
Property Report:
Co. Carlow.
What official Irish data says about buying in Co. Carlow, and 18 checks for any exact address.
Free snapshot. No card, no account. OPW · EPA · CSO · SEAI.
Carlow is a predominantly rural county in Leinster with a population of about 61,500, defined by fertile lowlands along the River Barrow with the Blackstairs Mountains to the east. The Property Price Register records 8,737 sales in Co. Carlow since 2010, with a median full-market price of €295,000 in 2026. A PropertyPack report runs 18 checks at the exact address (flood, radon, BER, planning, crime, schools and more), so you can see what the official data says about the specific property, not just the county.
Official Data
What the data
shows for Co. Carlow.
County-level figures from official Irish sources. Every risk is local, though: the report runs these checks at the exact address.
Property Prices
€295k median (2026)
The Property Price Register shows a median full-market price of €295,000 for Co. Carlow in 2026, with 292 sales registered in the year. Median prices rose 9.3% on 2025. The report compares the asking price of the property you're checking against actual registered sales nearby.
Source: Property Price Register
Flood Risk
114 recorded events
Data derived from OPW floodinfo.ie records shows 114 past flood events in Co. Carlow, among the lower counts nationally (22nd of 26). 2 flood relief schemes have been completed in the county, protecting 185 properties, with 1 more in progress. A recorded event reports past flooding, not current risk: the report checks OPW flood maps at the exact address.
Source: OPW floodinfo.ie (derived)
Radon Risk
19.2% of tested homes over ref. level
EPA measurements up to 2019 found 262 of 1,364 Carlow homes tested at or above the 200 Bq/m³ Reference Level: 19.2% of homes tested, above the national tested share of 14.1%. Testing concentrated in promoted high-radon areas, so this is not county-wide prevalence. The report checks the EPA radon map for the specific address.
Source: EPA radon results by county
Mica & Pyrite
DCB scheme designated
Co. Carlow is designated under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme. Defective blocks have damaged homes in the designated counties, and pre-purchase checks are essential. The report flags the official designation with I.S. 465 assessment guidance.
Source: gov.ie DCB Scheme / Pyrite Resolution Board
Schools
56 schools
The Department of Education lists 45 primary and 11 post-primary schools in Co. Carlow. The report maps the schools nearest the property with enrolment, ethos, DEIS status and Irish-medium teaching where recorded.
Source: Department of Education
Key Facts
Carlow by the numbers.
61,500
Population
€295k
Median price (2026)
292
Sales registered (2026)
114
Recorded flood events
19.2%
Tested homes over radon ref. level
56
Schools

Before You Bid in Carlow
Check the address, not just the county.
County figures set the context. The report runs all 18 checks at the exact Eircode: flood, radon, BER, planning and more, each cited to its official source.
The Report
All 18 checks,
run for the exact address.
County figures tell you the context. Every report runs all of these for the property's Eircode in Carlow, using the most local data each official source provides.
Flood Risk
OPW floodinfo.ie
Radon Risk
EPA
BER Rating
SEAI
Property Prices
Property Price Register
Planning Applications
Local Authority
Broadband Coverage
ComReg
Schools
Dept of Education
Crime Statistics
CSO
Air Quality
EPA
Noise Levels
EPA
Geology & Subsidence
GSI
Coastal Erosion
OPW / GSI
Mica & Pyrite
gov.ie DCB Scheme / Pyrite Resolution Board
Transport & Commute
NTA / TFI
Healthcare Access
HSE
Local Property Tax
Revenue.ie
Insurance & Carrying Cost
Synthesised (BER + LPT + Flood + Coastal + Radon)
Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
CSO SAPS + Google Places + Sport Ireland
Popular Areas
Towns & areas
in Carlow.
Carlow
The county town of Carlow, a vibrant commercial and educational centre on the River Barrow with a growing commuter population.
Tullow
A thriving market town in south Carlow, popular with families for its strong community facilities and proximity to the Blackstairs Mountains.
Muine Bheag
Also known as Bagenalstown, this heritage town on the River Barrow offers affordable housing and scenic riverside living.
Borris
A picturesque south Carlow village on the Barrow with characterful stone cottages and a strong food and crafts scene.
Leighlinbridge
A heritage village on the River Barrow with a restored medieval bridge and a growing base of weekend-home buyers.
Resources
Explore Carlow
property guides.
FAQ
Carlow property
report FAQs.
Is Carlow at risk of flooding?
Carlow is an inland county, so flood risk is mainly river-driven. The Barrow and Slaney rivers can flood low-lying areas after prolonged rain. Data derived from OPW floodinfo.ie records shows 114 past flood events in the county, among the lower counts nationally. Flood risk is highly local (two houses on the same road can sit in different flood zones), so a PropertyPack report checks the OPW flood maps for the specific Eircode rather than relying on county averages.
Are there radon concerns in Carlow?
EPA measurements up to 2019 found 19.2% of Carlow homes tested were at or above the 200 Bq/m³ Reference Level, above the national tested share of 14.1%. Homes that tested were often in promoted high-radon areas, so that figure is not county-wide prevalence. Radon is linked to around 350 lung cancer cases in Ireland each year and the EPA recommends testing every home. A PropertyPack report shows whether the specific address falls in an EPA High Radon Area.
What is the median house price in Carlow?
The median full-market sale price in Co. Carlow was €295,000 in 2026; the Property Price Register recorded 292 sales in the county that year. That is up 9.3% on the 2025 median of €270,000. A PropertyPack report puts the asking price of the property you're checking beside actual registered sales in the same area.
What are the main environmental risks in Carlow?
Based on official data, the main environmental considerations in Carlow are elevated radon readings and mica-affected concrete blocks. Every risk is local, though: a PropertyPack report checks all 18 categories (including flood zones, radon, coastal erosion, geology and mica/pyrite designation) at the exact address.
How do I check the BER rating of a property in Carlow?
Almost every home offered for sale must have a Building Energy Rating from the SEAI register. Protected structures are among the few exemptions. A PropertyPack report retrieves the property's BER details where a certificate exists, and estimates realistic running costs and upgrade costs for the rating, useful in Carlow's older housing stock, where low ratings can mean significant heating and retrofit bills.
What school options are available in Carlow?
The Department of Education lists 45 primary and 11 post-primary schools in Co. Carlow. Post-primary options concentrate in the larger towns such as Carlow and Tullow, so rural buyers should factor in school transport. Your report lists the nearest schools to the property with enrolment figures and ethos.
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Carlow?
A PropertyPack report runs 18 checks for any address in Carlow: Flood Risk, Radon Risk, BER Rating, Property Prices, Planning Applications, Broadband Coverage, Schools, Crime Statistics, Air Quality, Noise Levels, Geology & Subsidence, Coastal Erosion, Mica & Pyrite, Transport & Commute, Healthcare Access, Local Property Tax, Insurance & Carrying Cost and Neighbourhood & Lifestyle. Each check uses official Irish data sources such as the OPW, EPA, SEAI, CSO and the Property Price Register.
How do I get a property report for Carlow?
Type the property's Eircode on this page. You'll get a free snapshot first, and the full 18-check report is generated in minutes from official Irish government data.
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