Place profile · Lawcus-Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny

Is Lawcus-Stoneyford a good place to live?

Lawcus-Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny scores 62/100 for quality of life, #44 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “established, plateauing”. The median home sells for €443,000 (most €443,000–€443,000), it scores 62/100 for safety (57.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 421 people live here. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on schools & education.

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

Lawcus-Stoneyford is established and steady.

Above average today — affluent and stable, but growth has plateaued — don't overpay.

Unemployment fell just 1 points — lagging the national fall Third-level education up 9 points — faster than nationally

Where Lawcus-Stoneyford sits.

Co. Kilkenny · 2 bus stops · no rail.

33 min
drive to Waterford

#44 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

62/100
#44 liveability#35 value
Affordability89
Family & community78
Environment77
Transport & services65
Safety62
Local economy49
Schools & education43

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 Lawcus-Stoneyford is #35 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €443,000.

€443,000€443,000
1 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

89/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

78/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

77/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

62/100
57.6/1,000 · Kilkenny/Carlow

The community here.

421 people.

Who lives here.

44%
third-level
51%
professional
5.8%
unemployment
Affluence: affluent

Mostly owner-occupied.

88.4% own10% rent1.4% social

The honest trade-offs.

Schools & education 43/100

Lawcus-Stoneyford: common questions

Is Lawcus-Stoneyford a good place to live?

Lawcus-Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny, scores 62/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #44 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Lawcus-Stoneyford safe?

Lawcus-Stoneyford scores 62/100 on safety, ~57.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much does it cost to buy a house in Lawcus-Stoneyford?

The median sale price in Lawcus-Stoneyford over the last 24 months was €443,000, most between €443,000 and €443,000 (Property Price Register).

Is Lawcus-Stoneyford on the up?

Lawcus-Stoneyford is rated "Established, plateauing" — unemployment fell just 1 points — lagging the national fall, third-level education up 9 points — faster than nationally.

Is there much new development or planning activity in Lawcus-Stoneyford?

3 planning applications were lodged within Lawcus-Stoneyford in the last 12 months (5 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Lawcus-Stoneyford good for families?

Lawcus-Stoneyford scores 78/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Lawcus-Stoneyford?

Lawcus-Stoneyford scores 43/100 for schools and education.

What is the commute like from Lawcus-Stoneyford?

Lawcus-Stoneyford is about 33 minutes by road from Waterford.

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.