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Property Report:
Co. Louth.

What official Irish data says about buying in Co. Louth, and 18 checks for any exact address.

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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

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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.

01

Flood Risk

OPW floodinfo.ie

02

Radon Risk

EPA

03

BER Rating

SEAI

04

Property Prices

Property Price Register

05

Planning Applications

Local Authority

06

Broadband Coverage

ComReg

07

Schools

Dept of Education

08

Crime Statistics

CSO

09

Air Quality

EPA

10

Noise Levels

EPA

11

Geology & Subsidence

GSI

12

Coastal Erosion

OPW / GSI

13

Mica & Pyrite

gov.ie DCB Scheme / Pyrite Resolution Board

14

Transport & Commute

NTA / TFI

15

Healthcare Access

HSE

16

Local Property Tax

Revenue.ie

17

Insurance & Carrying Cost

Synthesised (BER + LPT + Flood + Coastal + Radon)

18

Neighbourhood & Lifestyle

CSO SAPS + Google Places + Sport Ireland

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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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