Living in Gorey, Co. Wexford: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Gorey
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Gorey
- Commute to Dublin from Gorey
- Schools in Gorey
- Things to do in and around Gorey
- Where Gorey is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Gorey
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Gorey
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Gorey
- Nearby Wexford towns
- Population and demographics
Is Gorey a nice place to live?
Gorey is home to about 4,150 households, 58% owner-occupied and 38% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €370,000, versus €345,000 across the South-East region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €1,455 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 9 schools keyed to the town (6 primary, 3 post-primary), and there are 15 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Gorey, 0 km away, and 12 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Gorey is a town in Co. Wexford, about 73 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 58.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €370,000 to buy or €1,455 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 4.7% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 401 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Gorey: 58.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Gorey
11,517 people live in Gorey on Census 2022 night. 58% of households own their home and 38% rent, so Gorey leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (63%). It skews young: 22% are under 15 against 12% aged 65 and over. 32% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 11,517 |
| Owner-occupied households | 58% |
| Rented households | 38% |
| Aged under 15 | 22% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 30% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% |
| Third level or higher | 32% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 54% |
| Unemployment rate | 8% |
| Commute by car | 63% |
| Commute by public transport | 6% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 26% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Gorey built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Gorey (in the town), on the Rosslare line
Public transport serving Gorey: Rail + bus
Getting around Gorey
Gorey is served by 8 public-transport operators running 12 scheduled routes. Operators are BIFE Bus, Bus Éireann, Dunnes Coaches, Gorey Bus Links, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, Matt Whelan Mini Bus Hire, TFI Local Link Wexford and Wexford Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| BIFE Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Dunnes Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Gorey Bus Links | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Matt Whelan Mini Bus Hire | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Wexford | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 2 - Dublin Airport - Gorey - Wexford
- 379 - Wexford - Curracloe - Gorey
- 389 - Riverchapel - Gorey
- 740 - Wexford - Dublin Airport
- 879 - Gorey - Courtown
- 884 - Gorey - Ballycanew - Wexford
- 886 - Ballyedmond - Gorey
- 740A - Gorey - Dublin Airport
- BR01 - Gorey - Bray
- IW07 - Gorey - Carlow
- UM11 - Gorey - Wicklow - 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.
Commute to Dublin from Gorey
Driving from Gorey to Dublin city centre takes about 73 minutes by car on a clear run. That makes it the closest to Dublin of the 2 Wexford towns we have routed by road.
| Town | Drive to Dublin |
|---|---|
| Gorey, Wexford This town | 73 min |
| Leixlip, Kildare Closest routed town | 22 min |
| Wexford, Wexford Farthest routed town | 106 min |
Door-to-centre driving time routed on OpenStreetMap road data via OSRM, no live traffic. Comparison is against the Leinster commuter towns routed so far. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Schools in Gorey
There are 6 primary and 3 post-primary schools in and around Gorey, 2 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorey Community School | Post-primary | 1536 | |
| Creagh College | Post-primary | 1067 | |
| Bunscoil Loreto | Primary | 665 | |
| Scoil Naomh Ioseph | Primary | 522 | |
| Gorey Educate Together Ns | Primary | 369 | |
| Riverchapel N S | Primary | 304 | DEIS |
| Gorey Educate Together Secondary School | Post-primary | 260 | DEIS |
| Gorey Central School | Primary | 237 | |
| Gaelscoil Mhoshiolog | Primary | 152 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Gorey
- Heritage nearby: St. Peter's Church, Ferns (16 km) · Ferns Abbey (16 km) · Ferns Cathedral and High Crosses (16 km) · Ferns Castle (17 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
Full guide: things to do in Gorey →
Where Gorey is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Gorey
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €370,000 (+4.2% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,455 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.7% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.7% |
| Wexford county median | €345k |
| New build / second-hand | €389,975 / €330,000 |
What this means: New builds in Gorey sell at about a 18% premium to second-hand homes (€389,975 vs €330,000).
Recent sales in Gorey
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 26 | 2 Rams Brooke, Ramstown Lower, Gorey | New | €339,300 |
| 21 Sep 26 | 39 MCCURTAIN ST, GOREY, CO WEXFORD | Second-hand | €163,000 |
| 21 Sep 26 | 5 WOODLANDS MANOR, GOREY, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €330,000 |
| 21 Sep 26 | 7 Rams Brooke, Ramstown Lower, Gorey | New | €321,500 |
| 17 Sep 26 | BALLYCOMCLONE, GOREY, CO. WEXFORD | Second-hand | €365,000 |
| 17 Sep 26 | House B, Avenue Close, Gorey | New | €440,529 |
| 16 Sep 26 | 28 THE CHASE, RAMSGATE VILLAGE, GOREY | Second-hand | €280,000 |
| 16 Sep 26 | 44 BRANOGUE PARK, ARDAMINE COURTOWN, GOREY | Second-hand | €290,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Gorey median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €299,000 | 421 sales | |
| 2024 | €317,500 | 361 sales | |
| 2025 | €355,000 | 386 sales | |
| 2026 | €374,999 | 293 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | €1,217 | €1,526 | €1,840 |
Maximum legal rent increase in Gorey
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
Gorey compared with County Wexford
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Gorey | 370000 | |
| County Wexford median | 345000 |
Rent or buy in Gorey?
At a glance: €370,000 to buy versus €1,455 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.7% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Gorey
The median home (€370,000) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 a year before Wexford County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Gorey: 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 Gorey
In the 12 months to September 2026, 153 planning grants were recorded in and around Gorey, including 99 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-22 | Permission for amendments to previously approved | 33 |
| 2026-02-04 | Permission for a mixed use commercial and residential development which will con | 6 |
| 2025-12-05 | Permission to demolish an existing habitable dwelling and shed structure | 5 |
| 2026-06-12 | Permission for retention and completion of conversion of existing commercial | 4 |
| 2026-01-02 | Permission for the construction of 4 number two-storey detached | 4 |
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 99 homes approved here in the last year are about 2% of Gorey's roughly 4,150 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Gorey, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Gorey, Wexford.
View the official OPW flood maps for Gorey →
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
Ferns · Rosslare · Bunclody · Mulgannon · Wexford · Enniscorthy
All Wexford house prices · All Leinster house prices · Things to do in Gorey
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 Gorey
What's it like to live in Gorey?
Gorey is a town in Co. Wexford, about 73 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 58.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Gorey?
A home in Gorey costs a median €370,000 to buy or €1,455 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.7% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Gorey to Dublin?
About 73 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Gorey?
Schools in Gorey include Gorey Community School, Creagh College, Bunscoil Loreto, Scoil Naomh Ioseph, among 6 primary and 3 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Gorey?
Gorey had a population of 11,517 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Gorey had a population of 11,517 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 11,517 |
|---|---|
| Households | 4,150 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58% |
| Rented homes | 38% |
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 293 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €370,000.
Could a home in Gorey pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Gorey'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 Gorey?
Pre-filled with Gorey'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 Gorey property
Pre-filled with Gorey'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 Gorey home
Pre-filled with Gorey'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 Gorey
Pre-filled with Gorey'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 Gorey costs
Real figures for Gorey: 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 €1,217 · 3 bed €1,526 · 4+ bed €1,840
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Gorey'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 Gorey
- Gorey house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Gorey: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Wexford: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Planning applications in Co. Wexford: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.
Weighing it against somewhere else? See Gorey vs Enniscorthy for an investor and Gorey vs Wexford for an investor, side by side on price, rent, yield and rail access.