Living in Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Castlepollard
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Castlepollard
- Schools in Castlepollard
- Things to do in and around Castlepollard
- Where Castlepollard is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Castlepollard
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Castlepollard
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Castlepollard
- Nearby Westmeath towns
- Population and demographics
Is Castlepollard a nice place to live?
Castlepollard is home to about 526 households, 59% owner-occupied and 36% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €250,000, versus €330,000 across the Midland region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €989 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 6 schools keyed to the town (5 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 7 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Mullingar, 17.7 km away, and 2 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Castlepollard is a town in Co. Westmeath, about 75 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 58.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €250,000 to buy or €989 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 29 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Castlepollard: 58.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Castlepollard
1,349 people live in Castlepollard on Census 2022 night. 59% of households own their home and 36% rent, so Castlepollard leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (67%). 21% are under 15 and 17% are aged 65 and over. 24% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,349 |
| Owner-occupied households | 59% |
| Rented households | 36% |
| Aged under 15 | 21% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 24% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% |
| Third level or higher | 24% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 44% |
| Unemployment rate | 12% |
| 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 Castlepollard built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Mullingar (17.7 km away), on the Maynooth and Sligo lines
Public transport serving Castlepollard: 2 operators
Getting around Castlepollard
Castlepollard is served by 2 public-transport operators running 2 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Éireann and TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 818 - Castlepollard - Mullingar
- 111A - Delvin - Granard - Cavan
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 Castlepollard
There are 5 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Castlepollard, 2 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlepollard Community College | Post-primary | 334 | DEIS |
| Castlepollard Mixed N S | Primary | 169 | DEIS |
| St Feighans Mxd N S | Primary | 100 | |
| Diarmada N S | Primary | 90 | |
| Castlepollard Paroc.N S | Primary | 25 | |
| S N An Chuil | Primary | 14 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Castlepollard
- Heritage nearby: Fore (5 km) · Loughcrew Megalithic Cemetery (14 km) · Granard Motte and Bailey Castle (17 km) · Hill of Uisneach (28 km)
- Walking trails in County Westmeath: Royal Canal Way · National Famine Way · Royal Canal Greenway Walking Trail · Westmeath Way
- Nature reserve: Scragh Bog Nature Reserve
Where Castlepollard is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Castlepollard
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €250,000 (+3.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2024) | €989 |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Westmeath county median | €330k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €250,000 |
What this means: Castlepollard's rent figure is the last published RTB quarter (Q4 2024). RTB has not yet published a more recent quarter for this town.
Recent sales in Castlepollard
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 26 | 3 DUBLIN ROAD, CASTLEPOLLARD, CO.WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €160,000 |
| 09 Sep 26 | MILLCASTLE, CASTLEPOLLARD, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €125,000 |
| 07 Sep 26 | THE SQUARE, CASTLEPOLLARD, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €307,000 |
| 04 Sep 26 | MULLINGAR RD, CASTLEPOLLARD, CO WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €350,000 |
| 30 Jul 26 | 4 CASTLE HEIGHTS, CASTLEPOLLARD, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €221,000 |
| 27 Jul 26 | 2 GLEN VIEW, CASTLEPOLLARD, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €282,000 |
| 29 Jun 26 | 30 LIR PARK, CASTLEPOLLARD, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 26 Jun 26 | 3 CIONN, CASTLEPOLLARD, TORC | Second-hand | €200,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Castlepollard median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €227,000 | 23 sales | |
| 2024 | €250,000 | 40 sales | |
| 2025 | €235,000 | 25 sales | |
| 2026 | €263,000 | 20 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Castlepollard
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
Castlepollard compared with County Westmeath
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Westmeath median | 330000 | |
| Castlepollard | 250000 |
Rent or buy in Castlepollard?
At a glance: €250,000 to buy versus €989 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024).
Local Property Tax in Castlepollard
The median home (€250,000) falls in LPT Band 2, a base charge of €235 a year before Westmeath County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Castlepollard: 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 Castlepollard
In the 12 months to September 2026, 21 planning grants were recorded in and around Castlepollard, including 12 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28 | development shall consist of: A new dwelling; domestic shed, connection onto mains water services; new wastewater treatment system and tertiary... | 1 |
| 2025-10-17 | construction of a single storey dwelling, detached domestic garage & store, install a proprietary wastewater treatment system and all associated site... | 1 |
| 2026-07-14 | to construct a new bungalow type dwelling, new site entrance, and domestic garage. Permission is also sought to install a new secondary wastewater... | 1 |
| 2026-03-19 | to construct a storey & a half type dwelling, detached domestic garage & store & install a wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all... | 1 |
| 2026-09-02 | development which will consist of renovation and alterations of existing dwelling with construction of two storey extension to the rear, construction... | 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 12 homes approved here in the last year are about 2% of Castlepollard's roughly 526 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Castlepollard, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Castlepollard, Westmeath.
View the official OPW flood maps for Castlepollard →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 96,221 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +8.4% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 80.6 |
| New dwelling permissions (Midland region, 2017) | 168 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 Westmeath towns
Mullingar · Kinnegad · Kilbeggan · Athlone · Moate
All Westmeath 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 Castlepollard
What's it like to live in Castlepollard?
Castlepollard is a town in Co. Westmeath, about 75 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 58.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Castlepollard?
A home in Castlepollard costs a median €250,000 to buy or €989 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024) (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Castlepollard to Dublin?
About 75 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Castlepollard?
Schools in Castlepollard include Castlepollard Community College, Castlepollard Mixed N S, St Feighans Mxd N S, Diarmada N S, among 5 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Castlepollard?
Castlepollard had a population of 1,349 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Castlepollard had a population of 1,349 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 1,349 |
|---|---|
| Households | 526 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59% |
| 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 20 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €250,000.
Could a home in Castlepollard pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Castlepollard's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2024). 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 Castlepollard?
Pre-filled with Castlepollard's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 Castlepollard property
Pre-filled with Castlepollard'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 Castlepollard home
Pre-filled with Castlepollard'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 Castlepollard
Pre-filled with Castlepollard'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 Castlepollard costs
Real figures for Castlepollard: 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 2024. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Castlepollard'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 Castlepollard
- Castlepollard house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Castlepollard: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Westmeath: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Planning applications in Co. Westmeath: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.