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Pros & Cons

Pros and Cons of Living in Co. Wicklow

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About Wicklow

Pros & Cons in Co. Wicklow

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

Co. Wicklow at a Glance

Population
155,000
Province
Leinster
Coastline
Coastal county
Character
Mixed Urban / Rural
Main Rivers
Liffey, Avoca, Dargle, Vartry
Median Price (2026)
€465,000 (+10.9% YoY)
Radon (of homes tested)
16.2% at/above 200 Bq/m³
Recorded Flood Events
125
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

BrayWicklow TownArklowGreystones

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Official Risk Checks

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Government Data Sources

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Average Snapshot Time

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Counties Covered

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Latest Listings

Properties for Sale in Wicklow

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

The Coach House, Newcastle Village, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow, A63 TY00
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Apartment 2, Mount Usher Court, Ashford, Co. Wicklow, A67X573
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29 Crè Na Mara, Wexford Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14AT20
€309,000

29 Crè Na Mara, Wexford Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14AT20

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pros & Cons in Wicklow: FAQs

What does a PropertyPack report cover for Wicklow properties?

A PropertyPack report for any Wicklow 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 Wicklow cost?

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

Before committing to property in Wicklow, check flood risk (especially near Liffey, Avoca, Dargle and Vartry), radon levels (16.2% of homes tested in Wicklow 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 Wicklow have the lowest property risk?

Risk levels vary across Wicklow depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Liffey, Avoca, Dargle and Vartry flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 16.2% of homes tested in Wicklow measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Bray, Wicklow Town, Arklow tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Wicklow across 18 risk categories.

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