
Property Report:
Co. Louth.
What official Irish data says about buying in Co. Louth, and 18 checks for any exact address.
Free snapshot. No card, no account. OPW · EPA · CSO · SEAI.
Louth, in Leinster with a population of about 139,000, mixes towns such as Drogheda, Dundalk and Ardee with wide rural hinterland, so conditions vary street by street. The Property Price Register records 22,475 sales in Co. Louth since 2010, with a median full-market price of €348,017.62 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. Louth.
County-level figures from official Irish sources. Every risk is local, though: the report runs these checks at the exact address.
Property Prices
€348k median (2026)
The Property Price Register shows a median full-market price of €348,017.62 for Co. Louth in 2026, with 1,080 sales registered in the year. Median prices rose 5.3% 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
188 recorded events
Data derived from OPW floodinfo.ie records shows 188 past flood events in Co. Louth, around the middle of the 26 counties (16th of 26). 1 flood relief scheme has been completed in the county, protecting 35 properties, with 4 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
10.1% of tested homes over ref. level
EPA measurements up to 2019 found 141 of 1,397 Louth homes tested at or above the 200 Bq/m³ Reference Level: 10.1% of homes tested, below 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
Not designated
Co. Louth is not designated under the government's mica or pyrite remediation schemes. Individual properties can still warrant investigation depending on construction era and materials, and the report includes the official designation status.
Source: gov.ie DCB Scheme / Pyrite Resolution Board
Schools
92 schools
The Department of Education lists 74 primary and 18 post-primary schools in Co. Louth. 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
Louth by the numbers.
139,000
Population
€348k
Median price (2026)
1,080
Sales registered (2026)
188
Recorded flood events
10.1%
Tested homes over radon ref. level
92
Schools

Before You Bid in Louth
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 Louth, 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 Louth.
Drogheda
The largest town in Louth and one of Ireland's most historic, with a booming population, strong Dublin commuter demand, and diverse housing stock.
Dundalk
Louth's county town and border gateway, home to DkIT and a growing tech sector, with competitive property prices and cross-border economic benefits.
Ardee
A historic mid-Louth town with two medieval castles, offering affordable housing between Drogheda and Dundalk.
Carlingford
A medieval harbour town on Carlingford Lough, with intense weekend-home demand and strong adventure tourism.
Properties for Sale in Louth
Latest properties on the market in Co. Louth. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.
Drogheda Road, Collon, Co. Louth, A92ED79
6 Simcock's Lane, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92TN8K
Resources
Explore Louth
property guides.
FAQ
Louth property
report FAQs.
Is Louth at risk of flooding?
As a coastal county, Louth carries both river and coastal flood risk. Data derived from OPW floodinfo.ie records shows 188 past flood events in the county, around the middle of the 26 counties. 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 Louth?
EPA measurements up to 2019 found 10.1% of Louth homes tested were at or above the 200 Bq/m³ Reference Level, below 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 Louth?
The median full-market sale price in Co. Louth was €348,017.62 in 2026; the Property Price Register recorded 1,080 sales in the county that year. That is up 5.3% on the 2025 median of €330,396. 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 Louth?
Based on official data, the main environmental consideration in Louth is coastal erosion on exposed stretches. 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 Louth?
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 Louth's older housing stock, where low ratings can mean significant heating and retrofit bills.
What school options are available in Louth?
The Department of Education lists 74 primary and 18 post-primary schools in Co. Louth. Post-primary options concentrate in the larger towns such as Drogheda and Dundalk, 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 Louth?
A PropertyPack report runs 18 checks for any address in Louth: 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 Louth?
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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