
Best Areas
Best Areas to Live in Co. Clare
18 official risk checks for any property in Co. Clare. Built on official Irish government data.
Free snapshot. Enter an Eircode and we'll find the property. No card, no account.
About Clare
Best Areas in Co. Clare
The best areas to live in Clare depend on your priorities: schools, safety, commute, broadband, or value for money. Ennis offers the best amenities, while surrounding areas like Shannon and Kilrush balance affordability with quality of life. PropertyPack ranks any Clare address across 18 data categories, helping you compare areas objectively before committing.
Co. Clare at a Glance
- Population
- 127,000
- Province
- Munster
- Coastline
- Coastal county
- Character
- Mixed Urban / Rural
- Main Rivers
- Shannon, Fergus
- Median Price (2026)
- €305,000 (+4.3% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 13% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 203
- 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
18
Official Risk Checks
12
Government Data Sources
60s
Average Snapshot Time
26
Counties Covered
What We Check
Every Clare 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.

Due Diligence
Know the risks before you sign in Clare.
Find the best area for you in Clare. Free snapshot, 18 checks from 12 official sources. No card, no account.
Properties for Sale in Clare
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Frequently Asked Questions
Best Areas in Clare: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Clare properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Clare 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 Clare cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Clare 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.
What should I check before investing in property in Clare?
Before committing to property in Clare, check flood risk (especially near Shannon and Fergus), radon levels (13% of homes tested in Clare over the Reference Level), BER rating (affects heating costs), broadband speed, local crime statistics, school catchment, and recent planning applications. PropertyPack covers these and more, 18 checks in a single report for any Eircode.
Which areas of Clare have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Clare depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Shannon and Fergus flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 13% of homes tested in Clare measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Ennis, Shannon, Kilrush tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Clare across 18 risk categories.
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