Living in Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Baltinglass
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Baltinglass
- Schools in Baltinglass
- Things to do in and around Baltinglass
- Where Baltinglass is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Baltinglass
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Baltinglass
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Baltinglass
- Nearby Wicklow towns
- Population and demographics
Is Baltinglass a nice place to live?
Baltinglass is home to about 923 households, 57% owner-occupied and 36% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €345,000, versus €512,500 across the Mid-East region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €1,529 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 5 schools keyed to the town (4 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 10 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Carlow, 18.1 km away, and 4 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Baltinglass is a town in Co. Wicklow, about 55 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 57.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €345,000 to buy or €1,529 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 5.3% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 77 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Baltinglass: 57.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Baltinglass
2,611 people live in Baltinglass on Census 2022 night. 57% of households own their home and 36% rent, so Baltinglass leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (62%). It skews young: 20% are under 15 against 14% aged 65 and over. 30% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,611 |
| Owner-occupied households | 57% |
| Rented households | 36% |
| Aged under 15 | 20% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 26% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% |
| Third level or higher | 30% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 52% |
| Unemployment rate | 9% |
| Commute by car | 62% |
| Commute by public transport | 4% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 26% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Baltinglass built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Carlow (18.1 km away), on the Waterford line
Public transport serving Baltinglass: 3 operators
Getting around Baltinglass
Baltinglass is served by 3 public-transport operators running 4 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Éireann, JJ Kavanagh and TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 132 - Dublin - Carnew - Bunclody
- 874 - Hacketstown - Carlow
- 885 - Baltinglass - Sallins
- WW10 - Carnew - Baltinglass
Source: Transport for Ireland GTFS_All feed (NTA), CC-BY 4.0. Stops matched to the town within a 6 km radius; route list capped.
Schools in Baltinglass
There are 4 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Baltinglass, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Chonglais | Post-primary | 447 | |
| Scoil Naomh Iosaf | Primary | 393 | |
| S N Naomh Brid | Primary | 77 | |
| S N Muire | Primary | 67 | DEIS |
| Stratford Lodge Ns | Primary | 67 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Baltinglass
- Heritage nearby: Baltinglass Abbey (0 km) · The Dwyer McAllister Cottage (10 km) · Browneshill Megalithic Tomb (16 km) · Old Kilcullen Monastic Site (19 km)
- Walking trails in County Wicklow: Wicklow Way · Arklow Loops Glenart Walk · Arklow Loops Kynoch Walk · Arklow Loops Love Lane Walk
- Nature reserves: Wicklow Mountains National Park · Glendalough Nature Reserve · Glenealo Valley Nature Reserve
Where Baltinglass is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Baltinglass
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €345,000 (+11.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,529 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.3% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.2% |
| Wicklow county median | €512k |
| New build / second-hand | €360,000 / €297,000 |
What this means: New builds in Baltinglass sell at about a 21% premium to second-hand homes (€360,000 vs €297,000).
Recent sales in Baltinglass
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 26 | 33 ALDBOROUGH MANOR, BALTINGLASS | New | €281,938 |
| 10 Sep 26 | 69 ARDGLASS, BALTINGLASS, WICKLOW | Second-hand | €325,000 |
| 04 Sep 26 | 32 Aldborough Manor, Baltinglass | New | €281,938 |
| 01 Sep 26 | 31 Aldborough Manor, Baltinglass | New | €308,370 |
| 01 Sep 26 | TU MAGDALA, DEERPARK, BALTINGLASS | Second-hand | €227,000 |
| 31 Aug 26 | 16 THE MILL, BALTINGLASS, WICKLOW | Second-hand | €185,000 |
| 31 Aug 26 | 34 Aldborough Manor, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow | New | €273,128 |
| 28 Aug 26 | 35 Aldborough Manor, Baltinglass | New | €303,965 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Baltinglass median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €280,000 | 28 sales | |
| 2024 | €290,500 | 44 sales | |
| 2025 | €335,000 | 76 sales | |
| 2026 | €345,000 | 41 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Baltinglass
Since 1 March 2026 a rent review is capped at the lower of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Baltinglass compared with County Wicklow
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Wicklow median | 512000 | |
| Baltinglass | 345000 |
Rent or buy in Baltinglass?
At a glance: €345,000 to buy versus €1,529 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 5.3% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Baltinglass
The median home (€345,000) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 a year before Wicklow County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Baltinglass: the March 2026 rent rules
Every rent increase is now capped at the lesser of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation, nationwide since 1 March 2026. A review needs 90 days' notice on the RTB form, no more than one in any 12 months, and the notice must cite three comparable homes from the RTB Rent Register. Check any rent increase against the legal cap, or see average rents for every Leinster town.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Baltinglass
In the 12 months to September 2026, 44 planning grants were recorded in and around Baltinglass, including 20 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | modifications to previously granted application 25/60844 at Bawnogues, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow. planning is sought for the change of house types... | 14 |
| 2026-08-10 | the construction of a domestic shed / store, a single storey extension to the rear elevation of our existing dwelling and all associated site works | 2 |
| 2026-09-02 | construction of a detached part single storey - part storey and a half dwelling, detached domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area, new... | 1 |
| 2025-12-02 | permission is sought to construct a single storey dwelling house, domestic garage, new site entrance, to connect to public mains services, all... | 1 |
| 2026-06-12 | construction of a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment unit and soil polishing filter, new well, new entrance onto public road and associate... | 1 |
Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (ArcGIS, CC-BY 4.0). Granted applications keyed to the nearest town within 7 km. Homes column shows residential units in the application where recorded.
What this means: The 20 homes approved here in the last year are about 2% of Baltinglass's roughly 923 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Baltinglass, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Baltinglass, Wicklow.
View the official OPW flood maps for Baltinglass →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 155,851 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +9.4% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 100.7 |
| New dwelling permissions (Mid-East region, 2017) | 657 thousand m² |
Planning permissions are reported at NUTS3 region level; counties in this region share a figure.
Sources: CSO F1001, CIA02, BHQ09. CC-BY 4.0.
Nearby Wicklow towns
Delgany · Greystones · Kilcoole · Newtownmountkennedy · Bray · Wicklow
All Wicklow house prices · All Leinster house prices
Sources: CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, Property Price Register (PSRA), CSO RPPI, RTB via CSO. CC-BY. Figures verifiable at the official source.
Common questions about living in Baltinglass
What's it like to live in Baltinglass?
Baltinglass is a town in Co. Wicklow, about 55 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 57.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Baltinglass?
A home in Baltinglass costs a median €345,000 to buy or €1,529 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 5.3% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Baltinglass to Dublin?
About 55 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Baltinglass?
Schools in Baltinglass include Scoil Chonglais, Scoil Naomh Iosaf, S N Naomh Brid, S N Muire, among 4 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Baltinglass?
Baltinglass had a population of 2,611 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Baltinglass had a population of 2,611 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 2,611 |
|---|---|
| Households | 923 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57% |
| Rented homes | 36% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Each point is the median of that calendar year's open-market sales on the Property Price Register. 2026 is a part year, covering the 41 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €345,000.
Could a home in Baltinglass pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Baltinglass's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2025). Change any figure and it recalculates instantly.
Illustrative. Assumes ~18% of rent for management, insurance and voids; 25-year mortgage on the borrowed share; ~4% acquisition costs. Not financial advice.
What can you afford to buy in Baltinglass?
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Assumes 4x gross income for a first-time buyer or 3.5x otherwise, plus your deposit, with no minimum deposit applied (the Central Bank's 10% floor can cap the price lower; the affordability calculator applies it), and a 3.7% rate over 30 years unless you change them.
Central Bank of Ireland mortgage measures (since Jan 2023): first-time buyers can borrow up to 4x gross income, movers and second or subsequent buyers up to 3.5x, both with a minimum 10% deposit. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Baltinglass property
Pre-filled with Baltinglass's median price. Change the purchase price, tick new build if it applies, and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
Irish residential stamp duty (rates in force since 2 October 2024): 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% from €1,000,000 to €1,500,000; 6% on any amount above €1,500,000. New builds: duty is charged on the price net of 13.5% VAT. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Baltinglass home
Pre-filled with Baltinglass's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025) and your local authority's 2026 adjustment factor.
Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table and Local Adjustment Factors (source: revenue.ie). Each local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT service for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Baltinglass
Pre-filled with Baltinglass's average rent (RTB). From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: for a standard tenancy the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower. This computes the 2% leg as an illustrative cap.
No figure for this tenancy type: it follows CPI with no 2% cap and this widget holds no CPI series. Use the official RTB Rent Calculator.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). Illustrative, not legal advice: if CPI is below 2% the lawful ceiling is lower, and the RTB Rent Calculator at rtb.ie is the official tool.
What a month in Baltinglass costs
Real figures for Baltinglass: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Baltinglass's median Property Price Register sale price over 30 years, plus Revenue's 2026 LPT band charge divided by 12. Excludes utilities, insurance, management fees and council LPT adjustments. Illustrative, not financial advice.
More on Baltinglass
- Baltinglass house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Baltinglass: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Wicklow: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Planning applications in Co. Wicklow: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.