Place profile · Strandhill, Co. Sligo

Is Strandhill a good place to live?

Strandhill, Co. Sligo scores 66/100 for quality of life, #29 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “established, plateauing”. The median home sells for €350,000 (most €280,844–€490,750), it scores 75/100 for safety (37.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 1,557 people live here. It's strongest on affordability and environment.

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

Strandhill is established and steady.

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

Unemployment fell 9% → 6%, in line with nationally

Where Strandhill sits.

Co. Sligo · 7 bus stops · no rail.

129 min
drive to Galway

#29 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

66/100
#29 liveability#10 value
Affordability100
Environment82
Family & community75
Safety75
Transport & services69
Schools & education52
Local economy45

These seven scores and the 66/100 are measured across the F91 Eircode area, not Strandhill alone — an area that takes in much of SLIGO. A strong or weak pocket inside it can read very differently from the area average.

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 Strandhill is #10 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

House prices in Strandhill: €350,000 median.

€280,844€490,750
15.3% new-build72 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Clean, green surrounds.

82/100
Environment score

Good for families.

75/100
Family & community score

Quiet and safe.

75/100
37.3/1,000 · Sligo/Leitrim

The score is for the F91 Eircode area; the crime rate is recorded per Garda division (Sligo/Leitrim). Neither is measured for Strandhill on its own.

The community here.

1,557 people.

Population is for Strandhill itself (Census 2022, Small-Area boundary).

Going out, and getting things done.

8
social venues
1 per 195 residents · not ranked
5
everyday shops & services
1 per 312 residents · not ranked

Not ranked: under 2,000 residents, one pub swings the per-head figure too far.

Who lives here.

55%
third-level
54%
professional
7.1%
unemployment
Affluence: affluent

Census profile and the affluence rating are Electoral Division figures — the CSO/Pobal area around Strandhill, which is why this unemployment rate can differ from the one behind the quality-of-life scores above (those are Eircode-area wide).

Mostly owner-occupied.

74.9% own17% rent7.4% social

Strandhill: common questions

Is Strandhill a good place to live?

Strandhill, Co. Sligo, scores 66/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #29 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and environment.

Is Strandhill safe?

Strandhill scores 75/100 on safety, ~37.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Strandhill?

The median sale price in Strandhill over the last 24 months was €350,000, with most sales between €280,844 and €490,750 (Property Price Register, rolling 24 months).

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

The median sale price in Strandhill over the last 24 months was €350,000, most between €280,844 and €490,750 (Property Price Register).

Is Strandhill on the up?

Strandhill is rated "Established, plateauing" — unemployment fell 9% → 6%, in line with nationally.

Are there new builds in Strandhill?

About 15% of homes sold in Strandhill in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Strandhill?

7 planning applications were lodged within Strandhill in the last 12 months, covering 4 residential units (46 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Strandhill good for families?

Strandhill scores 75/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Strandhill?

Strandhill scores 52/100 for schools and education, with 1 school in the area.

What is the commute like from Strandhill?

Strandhill is about 129 minutes by road from Galway.

Compare Strandhill with a nearby town

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 September 2026.