Living in Castledermot, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Castledermot
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Castledermot
- Schools in Castledermot
- Things to do in and around Castledermot
- Where Castledermot is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Castledermot
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Castledermot
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Castledermot
- Nearby Kildare towns
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Castledermot is a town in Co. Kildare, about 61 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 61.7% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €320,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 20 sales · updated July 2026
How Castledermot compares: at €320,000 it is 31% below the County Kildare median of €465k.Recent activity in Castledermot: latest recorded sale May 2026; 5 new homes approved in the last year; prices +37.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Castledermot — 61.7% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Castledermot
1,685 people live in Castledermot on Census 2022 night. 62% of households own their home and 33% rent, so Castledermot leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (67%). It skews young: 24% are under 15 against 12% aged 65 and over. 30% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,685 |
| Owner-occupied households | 62% |
| Rented households | 33% |
| Aged under 15 | 24% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 26% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% |
| Third level or higher | 30% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 56% |
| Unemployment rate | 7% |
| Commute by car | 67% |
| Commute by public transport | 4% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 22% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Castledermot built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Carlow (9.4 km away), on the Waterford line
Public transport serving Castledermot — 2 operators
Getting around Castledermot
Castledermot is served by 2 public-transport operators running 3 scheduled routes. Operators are JJ Kavanagh and TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 880 - Carlow - Naas
- GD02 - Waterford - Carlow - Dublin
- UM12 - Carlow - Naas - 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 Castledermot
There are 4 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Castledermot.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colaiste Lorcain | Post-primary | 369 | |
| Scoil Diarmada | Primary | 344 | |
| S N Cill Cae | Primary | 49 | |
| S N Naomh Lorcain | Primary | 34 | |
| S N Na Cloiche Moire | Primary | 20 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Castledermot
- Heritage nearby: Browneshill Megalithic Tomb (8 km) · Baltinglass Abbey (10 km) · The Dwyer McAllister Cottage (19 km) · Aghowle Church (22 km)
- Walking trails in County Kildare: Barrow Way · Royal Canal Way · Grand Canal Way · Ballydermot/Killyguise Loop
- Nature reserve: Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve
Where Castledermot is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Castledermot
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €320,000 (+37.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Kildare county median | €465k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €320,000 |
Recent sales in Castledermot
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 26 | 15 COILL DIARMADA, ARD ALAOI, CASTLEDERMOT | Second-hand | €260,000 |
| 01 Apr 26 | 6 LERR AVE, ABBEYLANDS, CASTLEDERMOT | Second-hand | €359,000 |
| 12 Mar 26 | 12 LERR AVE, ABBEYLANDS BARNHILL, CASTLEDERMOT | Second-hand | €345,000 |
| 05 Feb 26 | HALLAHOISE, CASTLEDERMOT, COUNTY KILDARE | Second-hand | €325,000 |
| 30 Jan 26 | HILLVIEW, CARLOW ROAD, CASTLEDERMOT | Second-hand | €290,000 |
| 18 Dec 25 | 29 LEER VIEW, ABBEYLANDS, CASTLEDERMOT | Second-hand | €400,000 |
| 16 Dec 25 | KEENANS LANE, CASTLEDERMOT, KILDARE | Second-hand | €245,000 |
| 10 Dec 25 | MAIN ST, CASTLEDERMOT, KILDARE | Second-hand | €500,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Castledermot median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €192,500 | 16 sales | |
| 2024 | €300,000 | 17 sales | |
| 2025 | €300,000 | 21 sales | |
| 2026 | €325,000 | 5 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Castledermot
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
Castledermot compared with County Kildare
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Kildare median | 465000 | |
| Castledermot | 320000 |
Local Property Tax in Castledermot
The median home (€320,000) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 a year before Kildare County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Castledermot
In the 12 months to July 2026, 16 planning grants were recorded in and around Castledermot, including 5 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | The rescinding of condition no. 3 of planning permission register reference: 88/222; the construction of a detached, part single/ part two-storey... | 1 |
| 2026-03-27 | Construction of a detached, part single/ part two-storey dwelling, a detached garage, the provision of a new shared vehicular entrance and driveway... | 1 |
| 2026-03-27 | Construction of a detached, part single/ part two-storey dwelling, a detached garage, the provision of a new shared vehicular entrance and driveway... | 1 |
| 2025-07-31 | for a single storey dwelling house, garage, new site entrance, bored well, proprietary treatment system and associated percolation area, all... | 1 |
| 2026-02-17 | a single storey extension to the side and rear of existing two storey dwelling and all associated site works | 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 5 homes approved here in the last year are about 1% of Castledermot's roughly 596 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Castledermot, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Castledermot, Kildare.
View the official OPW flood maps for Castledermot →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 247,774 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +11.4% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 103.8 |
| 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 Kildare towns
Kill · Leixlip · Naas · Celbridge · Maynooth · Kilcock
All Kildare 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 Castledermot
What's it like to live in Castledermot?
Castledermot is a town in Co. Kildare, about 61 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 61.7% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Castledermot?
A home in Castledermot costs a median €320,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Castledermot to Dublin?
About 61 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Castledermot?
Schools in Castledermot include Colaiste Lorcain, Scoil Diarmada, S N Cill Cae, S N Naomh Lorcain, among 4 primary and 1 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 Castledermot pay as a buy-to-let?
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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 Castledermot?
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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 Castledermot 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 Castledermot home
Pre-filled with Castledermot's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025).
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 Castledermot
No RTB rental data for Castledermot yet -- starting from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies 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.