Living in Clonard, Co. Wexford: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Clonard
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Clonard
- Schools in Clonard
- Things to do in and around Clonard
- Where Clonard is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Clonard
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Clonard
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Clonard
- Nearby Wexford towns
- Population and demographics
Is Clonard a nice place to live?
Clonard is home to about 5,186 households, 63% owner-occupied and 34% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €270,000, versus €345,000 across the South-East region. The Department of Education dataset lists 8 schools keyed to the town (5 primary, 3 post-primary), and there are 27 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Wexford, 1.6 km away, and 22 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Clonard is a town in Co. Wexford, about 106 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 8 schools, 62.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €270,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 31 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Clonard: 62.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Clonard
14,194 people live in Clonard on Census 2022 night. 63% of households own their home and 34% rent, so Clonard leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (73%). 21% are under 15 and 16% are aged 65 and over. 34% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 14,194 |
| Owner-occupied households | 63% |
| Rented households | 34% |
| Aged under 15 | 21% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 28% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% |
| Third level or higher | 34% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 53% |
| Unemployment rate | 7% |
| Commute by car | 73% |
| Commute by public transport | 4% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 18% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Wexford Rural electoral division around Clonard.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Wexford (1.6 km away), on the Rosslare line
Public transport serving Clonard: Rail + bus
Getting around Clonard
Clonard is served by 6 public-transport operators running 22 scheduled routes. Operators are Ardcavan Coach Tours, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, Michael Gray Coach Hire, TFI Local Link Wexford and Wexford Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Ardcavan Coach Tours | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Michael Gray Coach Hire | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Wexford | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 22)
- 2 - Dublin Airport - Gorey - Wexford
- 132 - Dublin - Carnew - Bunclody
- 340 - Wexford - Waterford
- 370 - Waterford - New Ross - Wexford
- 372 - New Ross - Foulksmills - Wexford
- 376 - Wexford - Carlow
- 379 - Wexford - Curracloe - Gorey
- 384 - Wexford - Enniscorthy
- 387 - Wexford - Rosslare Harbour
- 388 - Duncormick - Wexford
- 390 - Wexford - Kilmore Quay
- 740 - Wexford - Dublin Airport
- 859 - Enniscorthy - Wexford
- 872 - Wexford - Kilmuckridge
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 Clonard
There are 5 primary and 3 post-primary schools in and around Clonard, 2 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation Secondary School | Post-primary | 981 | |
| St Peter'S College | Post-primary | 784 | |
| Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts | Primary | 573 | DEIS |
| Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire) | Post-primary | 390 | DEIS |
| S N Clochar Mhuire | Primary | 368 | |
| S N Mhuire | Primary | 336 | |
| Wexford Educate Together National School | Primary | 191 | |
| St Iberius N S | Primary | 93 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Clonard
- Heritage nearby: Tintern Abbey (27 km) · Ferns Abbey (29 km) · Ferns Cathedral and High Crosses (29 km) · Ferns Castle (29 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 Clonard is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Clonard
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €270,000 (+8.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | n/a |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Wexford county median | €345k |
| New build / second-hand | €370,000 / €267,500 |
What this means: New builds in Clonard sell at about a 38% premium to second-hand homes (€370,000 vs €267,500).
Recent sales in Clonard
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep 26 | 32 CLUAIN DARA, CLONARD, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €281,000 |
| 08 Sep 26 | 59 CLUAIN DARA, CLONARD, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €330,000 |
| 20 Aug 26 | 3 CLONARD VILLAGE, CLONARD, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €216,000 |
| 12 Aug 26 | 81 THE GROVE, CLONARD, CO WEXFORD | Second-hand | €265,000 |
| 16 Jul 26 | 10 BEECHVILLE, CLONARD, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €275,000 |
| 30 Jun 26 | 54 CLONARD VILLAGE, CLONARD, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €337,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 41 CLONARD VILLAGE, CLONARD, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €285,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 127 MOUNT PROSPECT GLEN, CLONARD, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €141,666 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Clonard median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €216,500 | 26 sales | |
| 2024 | €236,000 | 29 sales | |
| 2025 | €250,000 | 37 sales | |
| 2026 | €281,000 | 19 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Clonard
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
Clonard compared with County Wexford
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Wexford median | 345000 | |
| Clonard | 270000 |
Local Property Tax in Clonard
The median home (€270,000) 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.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Clonard
In the 12 months to September 2026, 136 planning grants were recorded in and around Clonard, including 278 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | Permission for development which will consist of the construction of a | 98 |
| 2026-01-02 | Permission as previously granted under Planning Register No. 20181375: - | 89 |
| 2026-08-28 | Permission for the construction of 22 No. dwellings comprising of the following: | 22 |
| 2026-05-29 | Permission for the proposed erection of 22no. additional residential units which | 22 |
| 2025-10-03 | Proposed erection of 6 no. additional residential units which are supplementary | 6 |
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 278 homes approved here in the last year are about 5% of Clonard's roughly 5,186 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Clonard, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Clonard, Wexford.
View the official OPW flood maps for Clonard →
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 · Ferns · Rosslare · Bunclody · Mulgannon · Wexford
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 Clonard
What's it like to live in Clonard?
Clonard is a town in Co. Wexford, about 106 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 8 schools, 62.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Clonard?
A home in Clonard costs a median €270,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Clonard to Dublin?
About 106 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Clonard?
Schools in Clonard include Presentation Secondary School, St Peter'S College, Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts, Selskar College (Coláiste Sheilscire), among 5 primary and 3 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Clonard?
Clonard had a population of 14,194 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Clonard had a population of 14,194 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 14,194 |
|---|---|
| Households | 5,186 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63% |
| Rented homes | 34% |
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 19 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €270,000.
Could a home in Clonard pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Clonard's median price. There's no RTB rent for Clonard yet, so the monthly rent below is an estimate. Change it to a real 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 Clonard?
Pre-filled with Clonard'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 Clonard property
Pre-filled with Clonard'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 Clonard home
Pre-filled with Clonard'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 Clonard
No RTB rental data for Clonard yet, so this starts from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies 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 Clonard costs
Real figures for Clonard: 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). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Clonard'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 Clonard
- Clonard house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Clonard: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Wexford: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Planning applications in Co. Wexford: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.