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Pros & Cons

Pros and Cons of Living in Co. Dublin

18 official risk checks for any property in Co. Dublin. Built on official Irish government data.

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About Dublin

Pros & Cons in Co. Dublin

Living in Dublin has clear pros and cons. On the plus side: excellent amenities, transport, schools and services. On the downside: high property prices, traffic congestion, noise, and crime in certain areas. PropertyPack gives you 18 objective data points for any address in Dublin, turning subjective impressions into hard facts.

Co. Dublin at a Glance

Population
1,450,000
Province
Leinster
Coastline
Coastal county
Character
Urban
Main Rivers
Liffey, Dodder, Tolka
Median Price (2026)
€480,000 (+1.1% YoY)
Radon (of homes tested)
5.5% at/above 200 Bq/m³
Recorded Flood Events
460
Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
Designated in part

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

Dublin CitySwordsDun LaoghaireTallaghtBlanchardstown

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Counties Covered

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Latest Listings

Properties for Sale in Dublin

Latest properties on the market in Co. Dublin. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.

15 Hazelbrook, Kinsealy Lane, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 P772
€935,000

15 Hazelbrook, Kinsealy Lane, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 P772

bed4 bedbathtub4 bathcottageSemi-D
62 Maplewood Road, Dublin 24, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24W6H2
€299,950

62 Maplewood Road, Dublin 24, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24W6H2

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Turvey, Hillcrest Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18W7R2
€1,225,000

Turvey, Hillcrest Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18W7R2

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61 The Crescent, Carrickmines Manor, Dublin 18, Co. Dublin, D18Y567
€385,000

61 The Crescent, Carrickmines Manor, Dublin 18, Co. Dublin...

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11 Castleland Park Walk,, Balbriggan,, Co Dublin, K32DA27
€455,000

11 Castleland Park Walk,, Balbriggan,, Co Dublin, K32DA27

bed3 bedbathtub3 bathcottageSemi-D
2 Thomastown Road, Glenageary, Co. Dublin
€695,000

2 Thomastown Road, Glenageary, Co. Dublin

bed4 bedbathtub2 bathcottageSemi-D

Frequently Asked Questions

Pros & Cons in Dublin: FAQs

What does a PropertyPack report cover for Dublin properties?

A PropertyPack report for any Dublin 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 Dublin cost?

The full 18-check PDF report for any Dublin 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 Dublin?

Before committing to property in Dublin, check flood risk (especially near Liffey, Dodder and Tolka), radon levels (5.5% of homes tested in Dublin 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 Dublin have the lowest property risk?

Risk levels vary across Dublin depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Liffey, Dodder and Tolka flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 5.5% of homes tested in Dublin measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Dublin City, Swords, Dun Laoghaire tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Dublin across 18 risk categories.

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