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Pros and Cons of Living in Co. Waterford

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About Waterford

Pros & Cons in Co. Waterford

Living in Waterford has clear pros and cons. On the plus side: good facilities in Waterford City, more affordable than Dublin, and coastal access. On the downside: rising prices in Waterford City, variable broadband, and flood risk near Suir. PropertyPack gives you 18 objective data points for any address in Waterford, turning subjective impressions into hard facts.

Co. Waterford at a Glance

Population
127,000
Province
Munster
Coastline
Coastal county
Character
Mixed Urban / Rural
Main Rivers
Suir, Blackwater, Nore
Median Price (2026)
€297,500 (+0.5% YoY)
Radon (of homes tested)
19.8% at/above 200 Bq/m³
Recorded Flood Events
210
Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
Not 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

Waterford CityDungarvanTramoreLismore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pros & Cons in Waterford: FAQs

What does a PropertyPack report cover for Waterford properties?

A PropertyPack report for any Waterford 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 Waterford cost?

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

Before committing to property in Waterford, check flood risk (especially near Suir, Blackwater and Nore), radon levels (19.8% of homes tested in Waterford 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 Waterford have the lowest property risk?

Risk levels vary across Waterford depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Suir, Blackwater and Nore flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 19.8% of homes tested in Waterford measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Waterford City, Dungarvan, Tramore tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Waterford across 18 risk categories.

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