Living in Bunclody, Co. Wexford: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Bunclody
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Bunclody
- Schools in Bunclody
- Things to do in and around Bunclody
- Where Bunclody is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Bunclody
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Bunclody
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Bunclody
- Nearby Wexford towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Wexford › Living in Bunclody
Bunclody is a town in Co. Wexford, about 78 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 46.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €310,000 to buy or €1,025 a month to rent (a 4.0% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 27 sales · updated July 2026
How Bunclody compares: at €310,000 it is 9% above the County Wexford median of €285k. Its 4.0% gross yield is below the county average of 5.1%.Recent activity in Bunclody: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 26 new homes approved in the last year; prices +5.1% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Bunclody — 46.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Bunclody
2,053 people live in Bunclody on Census 2022 night. 46% of households own their home and 44% rent, so Bunclody leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (68%). 20% are under 15 and 17% are aged 65 and over. 25% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,053 |
| Owner-occupied households | 46% |
| Rented households | 44% |
| Aged under 15 | 20% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 31% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% |
| Third level or higher | 25% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 51% |
| Unemployment rate | 12% |
| Commute by car | 68% |
| Commute by public transport | 3% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 23% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Bunclody built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Enniscorthy (17.7 km away), on the Rosslare line
Public transport serving Bunclody — 4 operators
Getting around Bunclody
Bunclody is served by 4 public-transport operators running 4 scheduled routes. Operators are Ardcavan Coach Tours, Bus Éireann, TFI Local Link Wexford and Wexford Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Ardcavan Coach Tours | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Wexford | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 132 - Dublin - Carnew - Bunclody
- 369 - Enniscorthy - Tullow
- 376 - Wexford - Carlow
- UM04 - Wexford - Maynooth
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 Bunclody
There are 2 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Bunclody, 2 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| F.C.J. Secondary School | Post-primary | 1035 | |
| Bunclody Community College | Post-primary | 314 | DEIS |
| Scoil Náisiúnta Bhantiarna Lourdes | Primary | 287 | DEIS |
| Kilmyshall N S | Primary | 155 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Bunclody
- Heritage nearby: Ferns Castle (13 km) · Aghowle Church (13 km) · Ferns Cathedral and High Crosses (13 km) · St. Peter's Church, Ferns (13 km)
- Walking trails in County Wexford: Clody Valley Craan Loop · Clody Valley Long Lane Loop · Abbey Wood Trail · Annagh Hill Turnaround Trail
- Nature reserves: Wexford Wildfowl Reserve · The Raven Nature Reserve · Ballyteigue Burrow Nature Reserve
Where Bunclody is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Bunclody
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €310,000 (+5.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,025 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.0% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.1% |
| Wexford county median | €285k |
| New build / second-hand | €470,000 / €290,000 |
What this means: New builds in Bunclody sell at about a 62% premium to second-hand homes (€470,000 vs €290,000).
Recent sales in Bunclody
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 26 | 14 SLIABH ROS, BUNCLODY, ENNISCORTHY | Second-hand | €375,000 |
| 28 May 26 | 10 Oak Grove, Bunclody | New | €422,907 |
| 22 May 26 | 7 SLIABH ROS, BUNCLODY, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €330,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 18 BALLYPHILIPS HEIGHTS, KILMSHALL, BUNCLODY | Second-hand | €290,000 |
| 20 May 26 | 2 CASTLE QUARTER, CLOHAMON, BUNCLODY | Second-hand | €235,000 |
| 20 May 26 | 45 OLD FOREST, BUNCLODY, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €310,000 |
| 18 May 26 | 16 Oak Grove, Bunclody Woods, Bunclody | New | €370,961 |
| 07 May 26 | 17 Oak Grove, Bunclody, Co. Wexford | New | €363,877 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Bunclody median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €287,500 | 34 sales | |
| 2024 | €269,000 | 50 sales | |
| 2025 | €307,000 | 25 sales | |
| 2026 | €330,000 | 15 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Bunclody
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
Bunclody compared with County Wexford
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Bunclody | 310000 | |
| County Wexford median | 285000 |
Rent or buy in Bunclody?
At a glance: €310,000 to buy versus €1,025 a month to rent, a 4.0% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Bunclody
The median home (€310,000) falls in LPT Band 2, a base charge of €235 a year before Wexford County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Bunclody: 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 Bunclody
In the 12 months to July 2026, 42 planning grants were recorded in and around Bunclody, including 26 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-02 | to erect a dwelling house with services and domestic garage | 2 |
| 2026-05-25 | The construction of a new single story dwelling house, domestic garage, domestic well, onsite wastewater treatment plant and percolation area, site... | 2 |
| 2026-05-25 | the construction of a new single story dwelling house, domestic garage, domestic well, onsite wastewater treatment plant and percolation area, site... | 2 |
| 2025-10-23 | to construct a 2-storey extension to the side of existing dwelling with internal alterations to same to accommodate the proposed extension and all... | 1 |
| 2026-03-20 | (1) renovate and extend an existing two storey dwelling house, (2) construct a new entranceway, together with tree planting, general landscaping and... | 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 26 homes approved here in the last year are about 3% of Bunclody's roughly 748 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Bunclody, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Bunclody, Wexford.
View the official OPW flood maps for Bunclody →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 163,919 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +9.5% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 89.3 |
| New dwelling permissions (South-East region, 2017) | 292 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 Wexford towns
Gorey · Rosslare · Ferns · Mulgannon · Wexford · Enniscorthy
All Wexford 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 Bunclody
What's it like to live in Bunclody?
Bunclody is a town in Co. Wexford, about 78 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 46.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Bunclody?
A home in Bunclody costs a median €310,000 to buy or €1,025 a month to rent, a 4.0% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Bunclody to Dublin?
About 78 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Bunclody?
Schools in Bunclody include F.C.J. Secondary School, Bunclody Community College, Scoil Náisiúnta Bhantiarna Lourdes, Kilmyshall N S, among 2 primary and 2 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Bunclody pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Bunclody?
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Central Bank rules: 3.5x gross income for most buyers; first-time buyers can borrow up to 90% LTV. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Bunclody property
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Irish residential stamp duty: 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% on any amount above. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Bunclody home
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Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table (source: revenue.ie). Your local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT reckoner for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Bunclody
Pre-filled with Bunclody's median rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). RPZ_CAP_PCT = 2.0% per annum -- flagged for Bryan to verify the exact statutory rate before publishing. Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.