Living in Delgany, Co. Wicklow: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Delgany
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Delgany
- Schools in Delgany
- Things to do in and around Delgany
- Where Delgany is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Delgany
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Delgany
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Delgany
- Nearby Wicklow towns
- Population and demographics
Is Delgany a nice place to live?
Delgany is home to about 2,551 households, 80% owner-occupied and 17% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €645,000, versus €477,500 across the Mid-East region, and the median rent is €2,036 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 3 schools keyed to the town (3 primary), and there are 39 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Greystones, 2.5 km away, and 8 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Delgany is a town in Co. Wicklow, about 31 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 79.8% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €645,000 to buy or €2,036 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 3.8% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 169 sales · PPR sales to Aug 2026 · CSO benchmark to May 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Delgany: 79.8% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Delgany
7,707 people live in Delgany on Census 2022 night. 80% of households own their home and 17% rent, so Delgany leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (62%). It skews young: 25% are under 15 against 13% aged 65 and over. 62% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 7,707 |
| Owner-occupied households | 80% |
| Rented households | 17% |
| Aged under 15 | 25% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 26% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% |
| Third level or higher | 62% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 59% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 62% |
| Commute by public transport | 15% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 20% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Delgany electoral division around Delgany.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Greystones (2.5 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Delgany: 4 operators
Getting around Delgany
Delgany is served by 4 public-transport operators running 8 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland and St. Kevin's Bus Service.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| St. Kevin's Bus Service | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- L1 - Newcastle Hospital - Bray Station
- L2 - Sea Road, Newcastle - Bray Station
- L3 - Glenbrook Park - The Nurseries
- X1 - Kilcoole - Hawkins Street
- X2 - Newcastle - Hawkins Street
- 131 - Bray - Wicklow
- 133 - Dublin - Wicklow
- 181 - Glendalough - Dublin
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 Delgany
There are 3 primary schools in and around Delgany.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurences N S | Primary | 666 | |
| Greystones Community Ns | Primary | 412 | |
| Delgany N S | Primary | 209 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Delgany
- Heritage nearby: Tully Church (13 km) · Monkstown Castle (18 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (19 km) · Glendalough (21 km)
- Walking trails in County Wicklow: Wicklow Way · Arklow Loops Glenart Walk · Arklow Loops Kynoch Walk · Arklow Loops Love Lane Walk
- Nature reserves: Wicklow Mountains National Park · Glendalough Nature Reserve · Glenealo Valley Nature Reserve
Where Delgany is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Delgany
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €645,000 (-0.8% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €2,036 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.8% |
| Net yield (est.) | 2.9% |
| Wicklow county median | €478k |
| New build / second-hand | €645,000 / €680,000 |
What this means: New builds in Delgany sell at about a 5% discount to second-hand homes (€645,000 vs €680,000).
Recent sales in Delgany
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 26 | 6 Convent Road, DELGANY | New | €691,629 |
| 31 Jul 26 | 2 ARCHERS WOOD GROVE, ARCHERS WOOD, DELGANY | Second-hand | €825,000 |
| 31 Jul 26 | 24 DELGANY PARK, DELGANY, WICKLOW | Second-hand | €766,000 |
| 31 Jul 26 | 53 Littlebrook, Chapel Road, Delgany | New | €502,203 |
| 31 Jul 26 | 57 Littlebrook, Chapel Road, Delgany | New | €484,582 |
| 30 Jul 26 | 54 Littlebrook, Chapel Road, Delgany | New | €484,500 |
| 29 Jul 26 | 20 Hollyhill, Convent Road, Delgany | New | €559,471 |
| 29 Jul 26 | 21 CHERRY GROVE, DELGANY, WICKLOW | Second-hand | €845,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Delgany median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €575,000 | 205 sales | |
| 2024 | €595,000 | 188 sales | |
| 2025 | €702,500 | 126 sales | |
| 2026 | €645,000 | 105 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Delgany
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
Delgany compared with County Wicklow
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Delgany | 645000 | |
| County Wicklow median | 478000 |
Rent or buy in Delgany?
At a glance: €645,000 to buy versus €2,036 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 3.8% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Delgany
The median home (€645,000) falls in LPT Band 6, a base charge of €618 a year before Wicklow County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Delgany: 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 Delgany
In the 12 months to August 2026, 73 planning grants were recorded in and around Delgany, including 11 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-01 | • 11 no. dwelling units (10 semi-detached and 1 detached units) consisting of 9 no. 4 bed and 2 no. 2 bed units ranging from 2 to 3 storeys in... | 11 |
| 2026-07-29 | single-storey detached dwelling house, vehicular entrance from an existing laneway, new bored well, new wastewater treatment unit with soil polishing... | |
| 2026-06-12 | construction of a 248sqm dormer style dwelling connecting to mains services and a 60sqm outhouse and all ancillary site works | |
| 2026-06-04 | erection of new 315.5 sqm agriculture storage shed and associate works | |
| 2026-06-04 | demolition of existing single storey lean-to kitchen extension to side elevation of existing dwelling house and 2: construction of a replacement flat... |
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 11 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Delgany's roughly 2,551 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Delgany, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Delgany, Wicklow.
View the official OPW flood maps for Delgany →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 155,851 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +9.4% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 100.7 |
| 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 Wicklow towns
Greystones · Kilcoole · Newtownmountkennedy · Bray · Wicklow · Rathnew
All Wicklow 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 Delgany
What's it like to live in Delgany?
Delgany is a town in Co. Wicklow, about 31 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 79.8% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Delgany?
A home in Delgany costs a median €645,000 to buy or €2,036 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 3.8% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Delgany to Dublin?
About 31 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Delgany?
Schools in Delgany include St Laurences N S, Greystones Community Ns, Delgany N S, among 3 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Delgany?
Delgany had a population of 7,707 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Delgany had a population of 7,707 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 7,707 |
|---|---|
| Households | 2,551 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80% |
| Rented homes | 17% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Delgany 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 Delgany?
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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 Delgany 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. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Delgany 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 Delgany
Pre-filled with Delgany'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). Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.
What a month in Delgany costs
Real figures for Delgany: 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 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Delgany'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.
See the full Delgany house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Delgany covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.