BER Rating
BER Rating Check: Co. Carlow
18 official risk checks for any property in Co. Carlow. Built on official Irish government data.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Carlow
BER Rating in Co. Carlow
BER ratings in Carlow vary widely depending on property age and type. Older rural homes across the county frequently have lower BER ratings, though retrofit grants are driving improvement. SEAI data shows that energy-efficient homes command a premium in Carlow's property market. PropertyPack includes BER certificate data, heating cost estimates, and retrofit potential for any Eircode in Carlow.
Co. Carlow at a Glance
- Population
- 61,500
- Province
- Leinster
- Coastline
- Inland county
- Character
- Predominantly Rural
- Main Rivers
- Barrow, Slaney
- Median Price (2026)
- €295,000 (+9.3% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 19.2% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 114
- Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
- County designated
Sources: Property Price Register (sales to 2026); EPA radon measurements to 2019 (self-selected sample, % of homes tested, not prevalence); past flood events derived from OPW floodinfo.ie data; DCB scheme designations via gov.ie.
Major Towns
What a BER Rating Means for Heating Bills in Co. Carlow
Estimated annual heating cost for a typical 100 m² home at each BER band, by heating fuel. The gap between a B2 and an E1 home in Co. Carlow runs to thousands of euro a year. Check any property's actual BER before you buy.
| BER | Energy Use (kWh/m²/yr) | Gas / Year | Oil / Year | Electric / Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | ~20 | €170 | €180 | €640 |
| A2 | ~40 | €340 | €360 | €1,280 |
| A3 | ~60 | €510 | €540 | €1,920 |
| B1 | ~90 | €765 | €810 | €2,880 |
| B2 | ~115 | €978 | €1,035 | €3,680 |
| B3 | ~140 | €1,190 | €1,260 | €4,480 |
| C1 | ~165 | €1,403 | €1,485 | €5,280 |
| C2 | ~190 | €1,615 | €1,710 | €6,080 |
| C3 | ~215 | €1,828 | €1,935 | €6,880 |
| D1 | ~245 | €2,083 | €2,205 | €7,840 |
| D2 | ~280 | €2,380 | €2,520 | €8,960 |
| E1 | ~320 | €2,720 | €2,880 | €10,240 |
| E2 | ~360 | €3,060 | €3,240 | €11,520 |
| F | ~410 | €3,485 | €3,690 | €13,120 |
| G | ~480 | €4,080 | €4,320 | €15,360 |
Estimates use SEAI band-midpoint energy use for a 100 m² home and blended fuel rates (reviewed 2026-04-16): gas €0.085/kWh, oil €0.09/kWh, electricity €0.32/kWh. Heat-pump homes typically rate A/B, so their low energy use offsets the higher electricity rate. Actual bills vary with usage, tariffs and the property itself.
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Official Risk Checks
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Government Data Sources
60s
Average Snapshot Time
26
Counties Covered
What We Check
Every Carlow property, 18 checks.
Flood Risk
Environmental
02Radon Gas
Environmental
03Planning History
Development
04BER Rating
Energy
05Soil Stability
Structural
06Water Quality
Environmental
07Crime Statistics
Safety
08School Catchment
Amenities
09Noise Levels
Environmental
10Conservation Areas
Legal
11Industrial Proximity
Environmental
12EV Charging Network
Infrastructure
Plus more checks across insurance, neighbourhood and transport. See them all on the sample report.
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Frequently Asked Questions
BER Rating in Carlow: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Carlow properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Carlow address covers 18 risk categories: flood risk (OPW data), radon levels (EPA data), BER ratings (SEAI), property prices (Property Price Register), crime statistics (CSO), school catchment, broadband speeds, planning applications, air quality, noise levels, and more. Each check runs for the Eircode you enter, with the data's confidence level labelled where a source is only published at county or division level.
How much does a property report for Carlow cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Carlow address costs €29. House-hunting across several properties? A 3-report bundle is €59 and a 5-report bundle is €79. You see a free snapshot first, no card needed.
Which areas of Carlow have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Carlow depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Barrow and Slaney flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 19.2% of homes tested in Carlow measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Carlow, Tullow, Muine Bheag tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Carlow across 18 risk categories.
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