
Moving Guide
Moving to Co. Kilkenny: What to Know
18 official risk checks for any property in Co. Kilkenny. Built on official Irish government data.
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About Kilkenny
Moving Guide in Co. Kilkenny
Thinking of moving to Kilkenny? Kilkenny sits in Leinster, with a population of approximately 104,000+ and a landscape defined by rich agricultural lowlands with medieval heritage along the River Nore. Towns like Kilkenny, Callan, Castlecomer offer good facilities, while surrounding areas provide more space and affordability. PropertyPack helps you assess any Kilkenny property across 18 data categories before you commit to the move.
Co. Kilkenny at a Glance
- Population
- 104,000
- Province
- Leinster
- Coastline
- Inland county
- Character
- Mixed Urban / Rural
- Main Rivers
- Nore, Suir, Barrow
- Median Price (2026)
- €317,181 (+1.4% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 13.3% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 144
- Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
- Not 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 Kilkenny 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
Moving Guide in Kilkenny: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Kilkenny properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Kilkenny 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 moving to property in Kilkenny?
Before committing to property in Kilkenny, check flood risk (especially near Nore, Suir and Barrow), radon levels (13.3% of homes tested in Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Kilkenny depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Nore, Suir and Barrow flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 13.3% of homes tested in Kilkenny measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Kilkenny, Callan, Castlecomer tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Kilkenny across 18 risk categories.
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