Property Report: Ballymote
10-check property risk report for Ballymote, Co. Sligo. A south Sligo town with a Norman castle ruins and rail access, offering quiet rural living at affordable prices.
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Ballymote, Co. Sligo
Connacht · Coastal county · Mixed area
A south Sligo town with a Norman castle ruins and rail access, offering quiet rural living at affordable prices. Located in Co. Sligo (Connacht), with a county population of 70,000 and 3 major towns. The area features Benbulben's limestone plateau, Lough Gill and Atlantic surfing beaches.
Property Risks in Ballymote
Flood Risk
Sligo has 3 major river systems (Garavogue, Ballisodare, Moy) and a coastal boundary, creating both fluvial and coastal flood risk. Low-lying areas near river flood plains require careful assessment. OPW flood maps should be reviewed for any property in Sligo.
Radon Risk
Sligo's geology is generally not associated with elevated radon levels, though localised pockets can still occur. The EPA recommends testing in all Irish homes regardless of area classification. Your PropertyPack report includes the radon high-risk area status for the specific property location.
Mica & Pyrite
Sligo is one of the counties most affected by defective concrete blocks containing muscovite mica. Properties built between 2000 and 2020 may be at risk. The government's Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme covers affected homeowners, but pre-purchase checks are essential.
BER Energy Ratings
BER ratings in Sligo vary considerably between newer suburban estates (typically B-rated or better) and older rural dwellings (often D or E rated). Towns like Sligo tend to have better-rated stock than outlying areas. Every PropertyPack report includes the SEAI BER certificate for the property.
Crime Statistics
Sligo, policed by the Sligo/Leitrim Garda division, benefits from low crime rates typical of rural Irish counties. Community-oriented policing predominates, and most recorded offences relate to property or road traffic. Your report includes the latest CSO crime figures for the area.
Planning Activity
Planning activity in Sligo is concentrated around towns like Sligo and Tubbercurry, with rural one-off housing applications also significant. County development plan zoning is a key factor. Your report includes nearby planning applications from the local authority.
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Ballymote Property Report FAQs
Enter the full address with Eircode for any property in Ballymote, Co. Sligo on PropertyPack.ie. You'll receive a comprehensive 10-section report covering flood risk, radon, BER ratings, crime statistics, planning applications, and more — all sourced from official Irish government databases.
A PropertyPack report for Ballymote analyses 10 risk categories: Flood Risk, Radon Risk, Property Prices, Broadband Coverage, Crime Statistics, Schools, Planning Applications, Air Quality, BER Rating, Transport & Commute. Each section uses official data from agencies like the OPW, EPA, CSO, and SEAI. Results are tailored to the specific Eircode you enter.
Ballymote in Co. Sligo offers its own unique advantages and considerations. Factors like flood risk, radon levels, broadband availability, school access, and local planning activity all vary by location. A PropertyPack report gives you the objective data to make an informed decision about any specific property in Ballymote.
As part of coastal Co. Sligo, some areas of Ballymote may be affected by both fluvial and coastal flood risk. The OPW flood maps show specific flood zones A and B for every address. Enter any Eircode in Ballymote on PropertyPack.ie for a detailed flood risk assessment.
Co. Sligo's geology is not predominantly granite, so overall radon risk is lower. However, the EPA recommends testing all Irish homes regardless of location. Your PropertyPack report will include the radon risk classification for any Eircode in Ballymote.
A single PropertyPack report for any property in Ballymote costs €39. Professional plans for solicitors and estate agents start from €249/month. Every report covers 10 risk categories with data from 6+ official government sources.
Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
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