Living in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Enniscorthy
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Enniscorthy
- Schools in Enniscorthy
- Things to do in and around Enniscorthy
- Where Enniscorthy is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Enniscorthy
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Enniscorthy
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Enniscorthy
- Nearby Wexford towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Wexford › Living in Enniscorthy
Enniscorthy is a town in Co. Wexford, about 90 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 10 schools, 50.4% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €265,000 to buy or €1,093 a month to rent (a 4.9% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 296 sales · updated July 2026
How Enniscorthy compares: at €265,000 it is 7% below the County Wexford median of €285k. Its 4.9% gross yield is below the county average of 5.1%.Recent activity in Enniscorthy: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 239 new homes approved in the last year; prices +3.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Enniscorthy — 50.4% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Enniscorthy
12,310 people live in Enniscorthy on Census 2022 night. 50% of households own their home and 44% rent, so Enniscorthy leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (66%). It skews young: 21% are under 15 against 15% aged 65 and over. 24% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 12,310 |
| Owner-occupied households | 50% |
| Rented households | 44% |
| Aged under 15 | 21% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 29% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% |
| Third level or higher | 24% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 48% |
| Unemployment rate | 13% |
| Commute by car | 66% |
| Commute by public transport | 6% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 23% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Enniscorthy built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Enniscorthy (in the town), on the Rosslare line
Public transport serving Enniscorthy — Rail + bus
Getting around Enniscorthy
Enniscorthy is served by 5 public-transport operators running 11 scheduled routes. Operators are Ardcavan Coach Tours, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, TFI Local Link Wexford and Wexford Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Ardcavan Coach Tours | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| TFI Local Link Wexford | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 2 - Dublin Airport - Gorey - Wexford
- 132 - Dublin - Carnew - Bunclody
- 359 - New Ross - Enniscorthy
- 368 - Enniscorthy - New Ross
- 369 - Enniscorthy - Tullow
- 376 - Wexford - Carlow
- 384 - Wexford - Enniscorthy
- 740 - Wexford - Dublin Airport
- 859 - Enniscorthy - Wexford
- UM04 - Wexford - Maynooth
- rail - Dublin - Europort
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 Enniscorthy
There are 6 primary and 4 post-primary schools in and around Enniscorthy, 4 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidans Parish School | Primary | 869 | DEIS |
| St. Mary'S C.B.S. | Post-primary | 772 | |
| Coláiste Bríde | Post-primary | 753 | DEIS |
| Enniscorthy Community College | Post-primary | 472 | DEIS |
| St Senans National Sch | Primary | 437 | DEIS |
| Meanscoil Gharman | Post-primary | 228 | |
| Marshalstown N S | Primary | 191 | |
| Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh | Primary | 184 | |
| Davidstown Primary School | Primary | 92 | |
| St Marys N S | Primary | 84 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Enniscorthy
- Heritage nearby: Ferns Castle (11 km) · Ferns Abbey (11 km) · Ferns Cathedral and High Crosses (11 km) · St. Peter's Church, Ferns (11 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 Enniscorthy is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Enniscorthy
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €265,000 (+3.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,093 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.9% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.9% |
| Wexford county median | €285k |
| New build / second-hand | €330,000 / €245,000 |
What this means: New builds in Enniscorthy sell at about a 35% premium to second-hand homes (€330,000 vs €245,000).
Recent sales in Enniscorthy
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | 69 GIMONT AVE, ENNISCORTHY, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €180,000 |
| 18 Jun 26 | 8 LIMERICK RD LOWER, CAMOLIN, ENNISCORTHY | Second-hand | €187,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 16 SHANNON HILL, ENNISCORTHY, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €161,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | CLONJORDAN BALLINDAGGIN, ENNISCORTHY, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €260,000 |
| 10 Jun 26 | 14 SLIABH ROS, BUNCLODY, ENNISCORTHY | Second-hand | €375,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 14 ASHBROOK, THE MOYNE, ENNISCORTHY | Second-hand | €195,000 |
| 08 Jun 26 | 35 AN GLASAN, GREENVILLE LANE, ENNISCORTHY | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 08 Jun 26 | BALLYEDEN, DAVIDSTOWN, ENNISCORTHY | Second-hand | €325,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Enniscorthy median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €215,000 | 337 sales | |
| 2024 | €250,000 | 318 sales | |
| 2025 | €265,000 | 282 sales | |
| 2026 | €277,500 | 118 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,026 | €1,168 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Enniscorthy
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
Enniscorthy compared with County Wexford
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Wexford median | 285000 | |
| Enniscorthy | 265000 |
Rent or buy in Enniscorthy?
At a glance: €265,000 to buy versus €1,093 a month to rent, a 4.9% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Enniscorthy
The median home (€265,000) 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.
Renting in Enniscorthy: 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 Enniscorthy
In the 12 months to July 2026, 87 planning grants were recorded in and around Enniscorthy, including 239 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Permission for the construction of 99 no. dwellings comprising 32 no. House | 99 |
| 2026-02-06 | Full Planning Permission of a mixed residential development of 99 no. dwelling | 99 |
| 2026-02-20 | Permission to erect a dwelling with services as a change of design and location | 8 |
| 2025-12-10 | Permission for the erection of three (3no.) dwellings, together with all | 3 |
| 2026-03-13 | Permission for Retention of 2 No. Agricultural Sheds, Permission for Retention | 2 |
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 239 homes approved here in the last year are about 5% of Enniscorthy's roughly 4,656 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Enniscorthy, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Enniscorthy, Wexford.
View the official OPW flood maps for Enniscorthy →
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 · Rosslare · Ferns · 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 Enniscorthy
What's it like to live in Enniscorthy?
Enniscorthy is a town in Co. Wexford, about 90 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 10 schools, 50.4% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Enniscorthy?
A home in Enniscorthy costs a median €265,000 to buy or €1,093 a month to rent, a 4.9% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Enniscorthy to Dublin?
About 90 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Enniscorthy?
Schools in Enniscorthy include St Aidans Parish School, St. Mary'S C.B.S., Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy Community College, among 6 primary and 4 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 Enniscorthy pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Enniscorthy?
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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 Enniscorthy 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 Enniscorthy 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 Enniscorthy
Pre-filled with Enniscorthy'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.