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
- Population and demographics
Is Edenderry a nice place to live?
Edenderry is home to about 2,638 households, 61% owner-occupied and 33% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €285,000, versus €334,999 across the Midland region, and the median rent is €1,314 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 7 schools keyed to the town (5 primary, 2 post-primary). The nearest rail station is Adamstown, 3.4 km away, and 8 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
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 €285,000 to buy or €1,314 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 5.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 134 sales · PPR sales to Aug 2026 · CSO benchmark to May 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
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) | €285,000 (-2.4% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,314 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.3% |
| Offaly county median | €335k |
| New build / second-hand | €334,950 / €263,000 |
What this means: New builds in Edenderry sell at about a 27% premium to second-hand homes (€334,950 vs €263,000).
Recent sales in Edenderry
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 26 | 44 GREENWOOD PARK, EDENDERRY, OFFALY | Second-hand | €259,500 |
| 30 Jul 26 | BALLYNANUM, EDENDERRY, OFFALY | Second-hand | €400,000 |
| 29 Jul 26 | BLOCK 2B CLONMULLEN HALL, EDENDERRY, OFFALY | Second-hand | €165,000 |
| 24 Jul 26 | 59 CARRAIG EAN, EDENDERRY, CO. OFFALY | Second-hand | €200,000 |
| 23 Jul 26 | 36 RECTORY MEADOWS, MONASTERORIS, EDENDERRY | Second-hand | €388,000 |
| 21 Jul 26 | 44 DERRYCORRIS DR, EDENDERRY, OFALLY | Second-hand | €286,000 |
| 16 Jul 26 | 1 OAKLEIGH DR, EDENDERRY, OFFALY | Second-hand | €280,000 |
| 10 Jul 26 | 222 THE SYCAMORES, ST MARYS ROAD, EDENDERRY | Second-hand | €330,000 |
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 | €280,000 | 69 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Offaly median | 335000 | |
| Edenderry | 285000 |
Rent or buy in Edenderry?
At a glance: €285,000 to buy versus €1,314 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 5.5% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Edenderry
The median home (€285,000) 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 August 2026, 41 planning grants were recorded in and around Edenderry, including 122 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 |
| 2026-07-17 | THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE, SEPTIC TANK, PERCOLATION AREA, VEHICULAR ENTRANCE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS | 1 |
| 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 |
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 122 homes approved here in the last year are about 5% 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 €285,000 to buy or €1,314 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), 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).
What is the population of Edenderry?
Edenderry had a population of 7,888 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Edenderry had a population of 7,888 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 7,888 |
|---|---|
| Households | 2,638 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61% |
| Rented homes | 33% |
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 Edenderry pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Edenderry's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2025). 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 Edenderry?
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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 Edenderry 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 Edenderry home
Pre-filled with Edenderry's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025).
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). Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.
What a month in Edenderry costs
Real figures for Edenderry: 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 €1,239
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Edenderry'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 Edenderry house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.