
Pros & Cons
Pros and Cons of Living in Co. Carlow
18 official risk checks for any property in Co. Carlow. Built on official Irish government data.
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About Carlow
Pros & Cons in Co. Carlow
Living in Carlow has clear pros and cons. On the plus side: affordable property, low crime, community atmosphere, and beautiful fertile lowlands along the River Barrow with the Blackstairs Mountains to the east. On the downside: limited broadband, longer commutes, fewer services, and school transport dependence. PropertyPack gives you 18 objective data points for any address in Carlow, turning subjective impressions into hard facts.
Co. Carlow at a Glance
- Population
- 61,500
- Province
- Leinster
- Coastline
- Inland county
- Character
- Predominantly Rural
- Main Rivers
- Barrow, Slaney
- Median Price (2026)
- €295,000 (+9.3% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 19.2% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 114
- Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
- County 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 Carlow 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
Pros & Cons in Carlow: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Carlow properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Carlow 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 Carlow cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Carlow 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 investing in property in Carlow?
Before committing to property in Carlow, check flood risk (especially near Barrow and Slaney), radon levels (19.2% of homes tested in Carlow 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 Carlow have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Carlow depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Barrow and Slaney flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 19.2% of homes tested in Carlow measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Carlow, Tullow, Muine Bheag tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Carlow across 18 risk categories.
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