Place profile · Geashill, Co. Offaly

Is Geashill a good place to live?

Geashill, Co. Offaly scores 52/100 for quality of life, #93 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “stagnating”. The median home sells for €291,982 (most €220,000–€337,004), it scores 40/100 for safety (90.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 392 people live here, up 0.5% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on schools & education.

Updated August 2026 · Property Price Register + 20+ official sources, refreshed daily

Geashill is stagnating.

Below average today — improving in absolute terms, but falling behind the national trend.

Unemployment fell 10% → 5%, in line with nationally Population grew just 0.5% vs 8% nationally

Where Geashill sits.

Co. Offaly · 2 bus stops · no rail.

82 min
drive to Dublin

#93 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

52/100
#93 liveability#85 value
Affordability96
Family & community77
Environment69
Transport & services58
Safety40
Local economy37
Schools & education34

Ranked on quality of life alone — cost of living excluded, so the genuinely best areas rank top even though they cost more. Factor in price and Geashill is #85 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €291,982.

€220,000€337,004
57.1% new-build28 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

96/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

77/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

69/100
Environment score

Safety is a watch-point.

40/100
90.8/1,000 · Laois/Offaly

The community here.

392 people, up 0.5% since 2016.

Who lives here.

31%
third-level
36%
professional
7.7%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

86.4% own7.6% rent4.4% social

The honest trade-offs.

Local economy 37/100 Schools & education 34/100

Geashill: common questions

Is Geashill a good place to live?

Geashill, Co. Offaly, scores 52/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #93 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Geashill safe?

Geashill scores 40/100 on safety, ~90.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much does it cost to buy a house in Geashill?

The median sale price in Geashill over the last 24 months was €291,982, most between €220,000 and €337,004 (Property Price Register).

Is Geashill on the up?

Geashill is rated "Stagnating" — unemployment fell 10% → 5%, in line with nationally, population grew just 0.5% vs 8% nationally.

Are there new builds in Geashill?

About 57% of homes sold in Geashill in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Geashill?

7 planning applications were lodged within Geashill in the last 12 months, covering 3 residential units (22 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Geashill good for families?

Geashill scores 77/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 0.5% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Geashill?

Geashill scores 34/100 for schools and education, with 1 school in the area.

What is the commute like from Geashill?

Geashill is about 82 minutes by road from Dublin.

Sale prices from the Property Price Register (rolling 24 months). Quality of Life averages seven equal-weighted dimensions from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets (CSO census + SAPS, Garda crime, SEAI, EPA, DES schools, GTFS). Population is CSO Census 2022; the “on the up” trajectory compares 2016→2022. Figures refresh daily · an area assessment, not advice on a specific property. Updated August 2026.