Place profile · Rathluirc (Charleville), Co. Cork

Is Rathluirc (Charleville) a good place to live?

Rathluirc (Charleville), Co. Cork scores 63/100 for quality of life, and its fundamentals are rated “steady — moves with the market”. The median home sells for €225,000 (most €140,000–€270,000), it scores 61/100 for safety (58.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 3,691 people live here, up 2.6% since 2016. It's strongest on affordability and family & community, weakest on local economy.

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

Rathluirc (Charleville) is moving with the market.

Below average today — tracking the national trend — no strong local tailwind or headwind.

Unemployment fell 18% → 10% — faster than nationally Population grew just 2.6% vs 8% nationally Prices up 55.3%

Where Rathluirc (Charleville) sits.

Co. Cork · 2 bus stops · no rail.

35 min
drive to Limerick

Quality of life.

63/100
Affordability100
Family & community81
Environment80
Safety61
Transport & services42
Schools & education40
Local economy40

Homes sell for €225,000.

€140,000€270,000
↑ +55.3%0% new-build33 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Good for families.

81/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

80/100
Environment score

Quiet and safe.

61/100
58.8/1,000 · Cork City

A community that's growing.

3,691 people, up 2.6% since 2016.

Who lives here.

28%
third-level
27%
professional
10.3%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

A mix of owners and renters.

55.7% own27.1% rent11% social

The honest trade-offs.

Schools & education 40/100 Local economy 40/100

Rathluirc (Charleville): common questions

Is Rathluirc (Charleville) a good place to live?

Rathluirc (Charleville), Co. Cork, scores 63/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded). It's strongest on affordability and family & community.

Is Rathluirc (Charleville) safe?

Rathluirc (Charleville) scores 61/100 on safety, ~58.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much does it cost to buy a house in Rathluirc (Charleville)?

The median sale price in Rathluirc (Charleville) over the last 24 months was €225,000, most between €140,000 and €270,000 (Property Price Register).

Is Rathluirc (Charleville) on the up?

Rathluirc (Charleville) is rated "Steady — moves with the market" — unemployment fell 18% → 10% — faster than nationally, population grew just 2.6% vs 8% nationally, prices up 55.3%.

Are there new builds in Rathluirc (Charleville)?

New builds are rare in Rathluirc (Charleville) — under 1% of recent sales (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Rathluirc (Charleville)?

12 planning applications were lodged within Rathluirc (Charleville) in the last 12 months, covering 211 residential units (157 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Rathluirc (Charleville) good for families?

Rathluirc (Charleville) scores 81/100 for families and community, and its population is growing (up 2.6% since 2016).

What are the schools like in Rathluirc (Charleville)?

Rathluirc (Charleville) scores 40/100 for schools and education, with 6 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Rathluirc (Charleville)?

Rathluirc (Charleville) is about 35 minutes by road from Limerick.

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 July 2026.