Living in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Edgeworthstown
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Edgeworthstown
- Schools in Edgeworthstown
- Things to do in and around Edgeworthstown
- Where Edgeworthstown is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Edgeworthstown
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Edgeworthstown
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Edgeworthstown
- Nearby Longford towns
- Population and demographics
Is Edgeworthstown a nice place to live?
Edgeworthstown is home to about 744 households, 37% owner-occupied and 54% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €202,500, versus €190,000 across the Midland region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €1,122 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 3 schools keyed to the town (3 primary). The nearest rail station is Edgeworthstown, 0 km away, and 6 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Edgeworthstown is a town in Co. Longford, about 91 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 37.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €202,500 to buy or €1,122 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 6.6% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 30 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Edgeworthstown: 37.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Edgeworthstown
2,199 people live in Edgeworthstown on Census 2022 night. 37% of households own their home and 54% rent, so Edgeworthstown leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by car (55%). 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) | 2,199 |
| Owner-occupied households | 37% |
| Rented households | 54% |
| Aged under 15 | 22% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 30% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% |
| Third level or higher | 24% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 54% |
| Unemployment rate | 10% |
| Commute by car | 55% |
| Commute by public transport | 22% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 21% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Edgeworthstown built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Edgeworthstown (in the town), on the Maynooth and Sligo lines
Public transport serving Edgeworthstown: Rail + bus
Getting around Edgeworthstown
Edgeworthstown is served by 2 public-transport operators running 6 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
Scheduled routes
- 22 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Ballina
- 23 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Sligo
- 65 - Galway - Athlone - Monaghan
- 466 - Athlone - Longford
- rail - Dublin - Maynooth
- rail - Dublin - Sligo
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 Edgeworthstown
There are 3 primary schools in and around Edgeworthstown, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys N.S. | Primary | 352 | DEIS |
| Scoil Bhríde | Primary | 52 | |
| St. John'S National School, | Primary | 19 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Edgeworthstown
- Heritage nearby: Granard Motte and Bailey Castle (12 km) · Corlea Trackway (18 km) · Hill of Uisneach (23 km) · Fore (25 km)
- Walking trails in County Longford: Royal Canal Way · Royal Canal Greenway Walking Trail · Aughnacliffe Mass Bridge Trail · Aughnacliffe Waterfall Trail
Where Edgeworthstown is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Edgeworthstown
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €202,500 (+15.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,122 |
| Gross rental yield | 6.6% |
| Net yield (est.) | 5.2% |
| Longford county median | €190k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €202,500 |
Recent sales in Edgeworthstown
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 26 | CLONCA, EDGEWORTHSTOWN, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €510,000 |
| 10 Sep 26 | CULLYVORE, EDGEWORTHSTOWN, COUNTY LONGFORD | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 31 Aug 26 | 35 ABHAINN GLAS, EDGEWORTHSTOWN, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €212,000 |
| 28 Aug 26 | 1 AUBURN PARK, EDGEWORTHSTOWN, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €60,000 |
| 12 Aug 26 | APT 6 AUBURN COURT, POUND STREET, EDGEWORTHSTOWN | Second-hand | €165,000 |
| 07 Aug 26 | 29 BRACKLIN PARK, EDGEWORTHSTOWN, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €200,000 |
| 29 Jul 26 | 15 SHANNON PARK, EDGEWORTHSTOWN, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €190,000 |
| 22 Jul 26 | 3 POUND ST, EDGEWORTHSTOWN, LONGFORD | Second-hand | €135,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Edgeworthstown median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €150,000 | 32 sales | |
| 2024 | €170,000 | 51 sales | |
| 2025 | €178,500 | 30 sales | |
| 2026 | €205,000 | 27 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | €1,195 | n/a |
Maximum legal rent increase in Edgeworthstown
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
Edgeworthstown compared with County Longford
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Edgeworthstown | 202500 | |
| County Longford median | 190000 |
Rent or buy in Edgeworthstown?
At a glance: €202,500 to buy versus €1,122 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 6.6% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Edgeworthstown
The median home (€202,500) falls in LPT Band 1, a base charge of €95 a year before Longford County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Edgeworthstown: 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 Edgeworthstown
In the 12 months to September 2026, 26 planning grants were recorded in and around Edgeworthstown, including 13 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-05 | the following; (a) an existing two storey dwelling house (b) existing domestic garage (c) existing site boundaries and vehicle entrance location (d)... | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | of the following; (a) an existing dwelling house (b) domestic garage (c) ancillary domestic building with external canopies (d) greenhouse structure... | 1 |
| 2026-06-02 | proposed new two storey dwelling, detached garage, formation of new entrance, wastewater treatment system, polishing filter area and all ancillary... | 1 |
| 2026-05-07 | to construct an extension to an existing dwelling house, internal and external alteration to dwelling house, domestic garage, bored well, new... | 1 |
| 2026-07-17 | the proposed construction of a two story type dwelling house, detached garage, entrance, boundary fence/wall, suitable onsite treatment system with... | 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 13 homes approved here in the last year are about 2% of Edgeworthstown's roughly 744 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Edgeworthstown, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Edgeworthstown, Longford.
View the official OPW flood maps for Edgeworthstown →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 46,751 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +14.4% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 76.5 |
| 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 Longford towns
Longford · Ballymahon · Newtownforbes
All Longford 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 Edgeworthstown
What's it like to live in Edgeworthstown?
Edgeworthstown is a town in Co. Longford, about 91 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 37.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Edgeworthstown?
A home in Edgeworthstown costs a median €202,500 to buy or €1,122 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 6.6% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Edgeworthstown to Dublin?
About 91 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Edgeworthstown?
Schools in Edgeworthstown include St Marys N.S., Scoil Bhríde, St. John'S National School,, among 3 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Edgeworthstown?
Edgeworthstown had a population of 2,199 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Edgeworthstown had a population of 2,199 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 2,199 |
|---|---|
| Households | 744 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 37% |
| Rented homes | 54% |
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 27 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €202,500.
Could a home in Edgeworthstown pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Edgeworthstown'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 Edgeworthstown?
Pre-filled with Edgeworthstown'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 Edgeworthstown property
Pre-filled with Edgeworthstown'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 Edgeworthstown home
Pre-filled with Edgeworthstown'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 Edgeworthstown
Pre-filled with Edgeworthstown'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 Edgeworthstown costs
Real figures for Edgeworthstown: 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: 3 bed €1,195
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Edgeworthstown'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 Edgeworthstown
- Edgeworthstown house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Edgeworthstown: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Longford: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- The Leinster planning pipeline: what is in the pipeline across the twelve counties, Co. Longford included.