Living in Edenderry, Co. Offaly: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Edenderry
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Edenderry
- Schools in Edenderry
- Things to do in and around Edenderry
- Where Edenderry is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Edenderry
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Edenderry
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Edenderry
- Nearby Offaly towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Offaly › Living in Edenderry
Edenderry is a town in Co. Offaly, about 53 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 7 schools, 61.0% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €285,950 to buy or €1,314 a month to rent (a 5.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 133 sales · updated July 2026
How Edenderry compares: at €285,950 it is 3% above the County Offaly median of €278k. Its 5.5% gross yield is above the county average of 5.3%.Recent activity in Edenderry: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 118 new homes approved in the last year; prices -1.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Edenderry — 61.0% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Edenderry
7,888 people live in Edenderry on Census 2022 night. 61% of households own their home and 33% rent, so Edenderry leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (61%). It skews young: 22% are under 15 against 11% aged 65 and over. 24% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 7,888 |
| Owner-occupied households | 61% |
| Rented households | 33% |
| Aged under 15 | 22% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 29% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% |
| Third level or higher | 24% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 54% |
| Unemployment rate | 9% |
| Commute by car | 61% |
| Commute by public transport | 7% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 26% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Edenderry built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Adamstown (3.4 km away), a commuter rail line
Public transport serving Edenderry — 3 operators
Getting around Edenderry
Edenderry is served by 3 public-transport operators running 8 scheduled routes. Operators are Go-Ahead Ireland, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly and Walshs Coaches.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Laois Offaly | Bus / coach |
| Walshs Coaches | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 120 - Dublin - Edenderry
- OY1 - Tullamore - Mount Lucas
- 120A - Dublin - Edenderry
- 120C - Enfield - Tullamore
- 120D - Enfield - Tullamore
- 120E - Dublin - Edenderry
- 120X - Dublin - Edenderry
- AI05 - Edenderry - Athlone
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 Edenderry
There are 5 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Edenderry, 4 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Secondary School | Post-primary | 1015 | |
| Oaklands Community College | Post-primary | 804 | DEIS |
| Scoil Bhríde Primary School | Primary | 480 | DEIS |
| Edenderry Convent N S | Primary | 429 | |
| St Patrick'S Primary School | Primary | 192 | DEIS |
| Gaelscoil Éadan Doire | Primary | 69 | DEIS |
| Edenderry 2 N S | Primary | 48 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Edenderry
- Heritage nearby: Trim Castle (29 km) · Maynooth Castle (30 km) · Old Kilcullen Monastic Site (32 km)
- Walking trails in County Offaly: Grand Canal Way · Slieve Bloom Way · Derryounce Bog Lake Walk · Derryounce Bog Oak Walk
- Nature reserves: Clara Bog Nature Reserve · Raheenmore Bog Nature Reserve · Mongan Bog Nature Reserve
Where Edenderry is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Edenderry
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €285,950 (-1.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,314 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.3% |
| Offaly county median | €278k |
| New build / second-hand | €334,950 / €265,000 |
What this means: New builds in Edenderry sell at about a 26% premium to second-hand homes (€334,950 vs €265,000).
Recent sales in Edenderry
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | 75 THE SYCAMORES, ST MARYS RD, EDENDERRY | Second-hand | €285,000 |
| 24 Jun 26 | 37 ST PATRICKS WOOD, EDENDERRY, OFFALY | Second-hand | €272,950 |
| 18 Jun 26 | 83 JKL STREET, EDENDERRY, COUNTY OFFALY | Second-hand | €246,000 |
| 08 Jun 26 | 23 ST PATRICKS WOOD, EDENDERRY, OFFALY | Second-hand | €261,000 |
| 02 Jun 26 | 94 BOYNE MEADOWS, EDENDERRY, OFFALY | Second-hand | €372,000 |
| 27 May 26 | APT BEECH 5 THE GRANARY, JKL STREET, EDENDERRY | Second-hand | €161,000 |
| 18 May 26 | 61 THE SYCAMORES, EDENDERRY, OFFALY | Second-hand | €280,000 |
| 12 May 26 | 10 THE SYCAMORES, EDENDERRY, OFFALY | Second-hand | €380,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Edenderry median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €235,000 | 115 sales | |
| 2024 | €266,250 | 98 sales | |
| 2025 | €285,950 | 126 sales | |
| 2026 | €282,500 | 56 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,239 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Edenderry
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
Edenderry compared with County Offaly
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Edenderry | 285950 | |
| County Offaly median | 278000 |
Rent or buy in Edenderry?
At a glance: €285,950 to buy versus €1,314 a month to rent, a 5.5% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Edenderry
The median home (€285,950) falls in LPT Band 2, a base charge of €235 a year before Offaly County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Edenderry: 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 Edenderry
In the 12 months to July 2026, 37 planning grants were recorded in and around Edenderry, including 118 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | 92no. Dwellings consisting of: • 19no. Type A Semi Detached 2 Storey 4 Bed Dwelling • 1no. Type A1 Semi Detached 2 Storey 4 Bed Dwelling • 10no. Type... | 92 |
| 2025-12-15 | construction of 8 no. new single storey, two bedroomed townhouses, car parking and all associated site works | 8 |
| 2025-09-17 | (A) 1 NO. NEW TWO STOREY TYPE DWELLING, (B) 1 NO. NEW DOMESTIC GARAGE (C) 1 NO. NEW STORAGE SHED (D) INSTALLATION OF A NEW WASTE WATER TREATMENT... | 1 |
| 2025-11-03 | ERECTION OF ONE, TWO STOREY DOMESTIC DWELLING, C/W P.I.A APPROVED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM TO EN 12566-3, ONE CAR GARAGE/FUELSTORE, ENTRANCE... | 1 |
| 2026-05-20 | for (A) erection of a single storey type house (B) garage / fuel store for domestic use and (C) connection into the existing foul sewer and all... | 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 118 homes approved here in the last year are about 4% of Edenderry's roughly 2,638 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Edenderry, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Edenderry, Offaly.
View the official OPW flood maps for Edenderry →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 83,150 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +6.7% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 76.7 |
| 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 Offaly towns
Tullamore · Birr · Banagher · Clara
All Offaly 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 Edenderry
What's it like to live in Edenderry?
Edenderry is a town in Co. Offaly, about 53 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 7 schools, 61.0% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Edenderry?
A home in Edenderry costs a median €285,950 to buy or €1,314 a month to rent, a 5.5% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Edenderry to Dublin?
About 53 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Edenderry?
Schools in Edenderry include St Mary'S Secondary School, Oaklands Community College, Scoil Bhríde Primary School, Edenderry Convent N S, among 5 primary and 2 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 Edenderry 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 Edenderry?
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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 Edenderry 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 Edenderry 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 Edenderry
Pre-filled with Edenderry'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). RPZ_CAP_PCT = 2.0% per annum -- flagged for Bryan to verify the exact statutory rate before publishing. Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.