Living in Clane, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Clane
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Clane
- Schools in Clane
- Things to do in and around Clane
- Where Clane is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Clane
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Clane
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Clane
- Nearby Kildare towns
- Population and demographics
Is Clane a nice place to live?
Clane is home to about 2,833 households, 68% owner-occupied and 28% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €417,500, versus €458,500 across the Mid-East region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €1,716 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 8 schools keyed to the town (5 primary, 3 post-primary), and there are 24 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Sallins, 5.1 km away, and 11 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Clane is a town in Co. Kildare, about 33 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 8 schools, 67.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €417,500 to buy or €1,716 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 4.9% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 188 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Clane: 67.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Clane
8,152 people live in Clane on Census 2022 night. 68% of households own their home and 28% rent, so Clane leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (66%). It skews young: 23% are under 15 against 10% aged 65 and over. 50% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 8,152 |
| Owner-occupied households | 68% |
| Rented households | 28% |
| Aged under 15 | 23% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 30% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% |
| Third level or higher | 50% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 64% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 66% |
| Commute by public transport | 10% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 19% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Clane built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Sallins (5.1 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Clane: 3 operators
Getting around Clane
Clane is served by 3 public-transport operators running 11 scheduled routes. Operators are Go-Ahead Ireland, JJ Kavanagh and TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 120 - Dublin - Edenderry
- 139 - Blanchardstown - Naas
- 821 - Newbridge - Sallins
- 120A - Dublin - Edenderry
- 120B - Dublin - Newbridge
- 120E - Dublin - Edenderry
- 120F - Connolly Station - Newbridge Centre
- 120X - Dublin - Edenderry
- UM06 - Athy - Maynooth
- UM12 - Carlow - Naas - Maynooth
- UM14 - Portlaoise - 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 Clane
There are 5 primary and 3 post-primary schools in and around Clane, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Mhuire Community School | Post-primary | 1183 | |
| St Farnan'S Post Primary School | Post-primary | 635 | DEIS |
| Prosperous N S | Primary | 493 | |
| St Patricks Bns | Primary | 488 | |
| Scoil Naisiunta Bhride | Primary | 480 | |
| Clongowes Wood College | Post-primary | 433 | |
| Rathcoffey N S | Primary | 215 | |
| Hewetsons N S | Primary | 89 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Clane
- Heritage nearby: Maynooth Castle (12 km) · Old Kilcullen Monastic Site (21 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (26 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (27 km)
- Walking trails in County Kildare: Barrow Way · Royal Canal Way · Grand Canal Way · Ballydermot/Killyguise Loop
- Nature reserve: Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve
Where Clane is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Clane
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €417,500 (-13.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,716 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.9% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.8% |
| Kildare county median | €458k |
| New build / second-hand | €426,927 / €369,000 |
What this means: New builds in Clane sell at about a 16% premium to second-hand homes (€426,927 vs €369,000).
Recent sales in Clane
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Sep 26 | 110 ALEXANDRA WALK, CLANE, CO KILDARE | Second-hand | €415,000 |
| 01 Sep 26 | 2a the hawthorn, marmion walk, clane | New | €352,423 |
| 31 Aug 26 | 36 AUGHAMORE, CLANE, COUNTY KILDARE | Second-hand | €350,000 |
| 28 Aug 26 | 7 OATFIELD PARK, CLANE, KILDARE | Second-hand | €420,000 |
| 27 Aug 26 | 21 THE AVENUE, COLLEGEWOOD PARK, CLANE | Second-hand | €445,000 |
| 27 Aug 26 | 73 HILLVIEW HEIGHTS, CLANE, KILDARE | Second-hand | €460,000 |
| 25 Aug 26 | 31 THE LODGE, ABBEYLANDS, CLANE | Second-hand | €267,000 |
| 13 Aug 26 | 6 The Birch, Marmion Walk, Clane | New | €440,526 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Clane median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €370,000 | 183 sales | |
| 2024 | €436,000 | 162 sales | |
| 2025 | €475,000 | 216 sales | |
| 2026 | €391,241 | 110 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | €1,567 | n/a | n/a |
Maximum legal rent increase in Clane
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
Clane compared with County Kildare
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Kildare median | 458000 | |
| Clane | 417500 |
Rent or buy in Clane?
At a glance: €417,500 to buy versus €1,716 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.9% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Clane
The median home (€417,500) 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.
Renting in Clane: 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 Clane
In the 12 months to September 2026, 60 planning grants were recorded in and around Clane, including 45 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Amendments to the house types previously permitted under Planning reference 24/60485. The changes include the replacement of 1 no. Part single-storey... | 20 |
| 2025-12-02 | for constructing 4 no. detached dwellings, 4 no. detached garages, new individual effluent treatment system to each dwelling, recessed vehicular... | 4 |
| 2026-07-07 | constructing three no. two-storey detached type dwellings, one no. detached bungalow type dwelling, connection to public foul drain system, and all... | 4 |
| 2025-12-16 | for sub-dividing the existing site and the construction of four no. Detached dwellings consisting of 2 no. detached storey and half dwellings and 2... | 4 |
| 2026-06-08 | of alterations to the development permitted under reg. ref. 24/61074 which includes the addition of additional window opes, changes to the permitted... | 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 45 homes approved here in the last year are about 2% of Clane's roughly 2,833 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Clane, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Clane, Kildare.
View the official OPW flood maps for Clane →
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
Maynooth · Leixlip · Naas · Kilcock · Celbridge · Kill
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 Clane
What's it like to live in Clane?
Clane is a town in Co. Kildare, about 33 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 8 schools, 67.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Clane?
A home in Clane costs a median €417,500 to buy or €1,716 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.9% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Clane to Dublin?
About 33 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Clane?
Schools in Clane include Scoil Mhuire Community School, St Farnan'S Post Primary School, Prosperous N S, St Patricks Bns, among 5 primary and 3 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Clane?
Clane had a population of 8,152 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Clane had a population of 8,152 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 8,152 |
|---|---|
| Households | 2,833 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68% |
| Rented homes | 28% |
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 110 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €417,500.
Could a home in Clane 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 Clane?
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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 Clane property
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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 Clane home
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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 Clane
Pre-filled with Clane'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 Clane costs
Real figures for Clane: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Average rent by size: 2 bed €1,567
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Clane'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 Clane
- Clane house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Clane: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Kildare: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Planning applications in Co. Kildare: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.