Living in Balbriggan
Balbriggan is a large local electoral area in Eastern and Midland, Ireland, home to 40,476 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 13%, #20 of 156), single parents (top 15%, #22 of 156), young families (top 17%, #26 of 156).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Balbriggan
- It is right on the coast of the Irish Sea.
- It is part of Greater Dublin, 31 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 27 min and sets around 16:07; in late June it sets around 21:58.
How Balbriggan ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Ireland. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Ireland | In Eastern and Midland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #26 of 156 | #23 of 68 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #29 of 166 | #8 of 69 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #20 of 156 | #18 of 68 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #22 of 156 | #20 of 68 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 48 | #120 of 156 | #59 of 68 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 42 | #121 of 156 | #61 of 68 | Map |
| Early retiree | 54 | #123 of 166 | #58 of 69 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 67 | #43 of 166 | #33 of 69 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 44 | #37 of 156 | #7 of 68 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #31 of 166 | #22 of 69 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 52 | #50 of 166 | #35 of 69 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 24 | #118 of 156 | #59 of 68 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 38 | #127 of 166 | #39 of 69 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 35 | #99 of 166 | #43 of 69 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #118 of 166 | #37 of 69 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #45 of 166 | #34 of 69 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #25 of 166 | #13 of 69 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #127 of 166 | #65 of 69 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #89 of 147 | #42 of 59 | Map |
| Business owner | 50 | #54 of 166 | #31 of 69 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rush-Lusk 11 km
- Laytown Bettystown 14 km
- Drogheda Urban 16 km
- Ashbourne 17 km
- Swords 17 km
- Drogheda Rural 18 km
- Howth-Malahide 20 km
- Donaghmede 24 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.