Living in Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Graiguecullen
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Graiguecullen
- Things to do in and around Graiguecullen
- Where Graiguecullen is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Graiguecullen
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Graiguecullen
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Graiguecullen
- Nearby Carlow towns
- Population and demographics
Is Graiguecullen a nice place to live?
Graiguecullen is home to about 296 households, 85% owner-occupied and 6% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €215,000, versus €351,000 across the South-East region. There are 19 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Carlow, 5.1 km away, and 4 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Graiguecullen is a town in Co. Carlow, about 72 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 84.8% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €215,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 34 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Graiguecullen: 84.8% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Graiguecullen
848 people live in Graiguecullen on Census 2022 night. 85% of households own their home and 6% rent, so Graiguecullen leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (76%). It skews young: 21% are under 15 against 13% aged 65 and over. 43% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 848 |
| Owner-occupied households | 85% |
| Rented households | 6% |
| Aged under 15 | 21% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 30% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% |
| Third level or higher | 43% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 58% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 76% |
| Commute by public transport | 6% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 10% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Ballickmoyler electoral division around Graiguecullen.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Carlow (5.1 km away), on the Waterford line
Public transport serving Graiguecullen: 3 operators
Getting around Graiguecullen
Graiguecullen is served by 3 public-transport operators running 4 scheduled routes. Operators are JJ Kavanagh, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow and TFI Local Link Laois Offaly.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Laois Offaly | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 822 - Mountrath - Carlow
- 897 - Kilkenny - Athy
- IW02 - Newbridge - Carlow
- IW06 - Portlaoise - Carlow
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.
Things to do in and around Graiguecullen
- Heritage nearby: Browneshill Megalithic Tomb (8 km) · Timahoe Round Tower (19 km) · Dunmore Cave (21 km) · Baltinglass Abbey (22 km)
- Walking trails in County Carlow: Bahana Forest Trail · Clashganny Lock Loop · Clashganny Viewing Point Loop · Clogrennane Wood Loop
Where Graiguecullen is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Graiguecullen
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €215,000 (-2.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | n/a |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Carlow county median | €351k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €215,000 |
Recent sales in Graiguecullen
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 26 | 20 FERRYBANK, LEIGHLIN RD, GRAIGUECULLEN | Second-hand | €145,000 |
| 15 Sep 26 | 3 CHAPEL ST, GRAIGUECULLEN, CARLOW | Second-hand | €130,000 |
| 14 Aug 26 | 4 HENRY ST, GRAIGUECULLEN, CO CARLOW | Second-hand | €200,000 |
| 31 Jul 26 | 6 MARYBORO ST, GRAIGUECULLEN, CARLOW | Second-hand | €285,000 |
| 13 Jul 26 | SLEATY RD, GRAIGUECULLEN, CARLOW | Second-hand | €410,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 7 CHAPEL ST, GRAIGUECULLEN, CARLOW | Second-hand | €370,000 |
| 16 Jun 26 | 62 ST FIACCS TERRACE, GRAIGUECULLEN, CARLOW | Second-hand | €253,750 |
| 08 Jun 26 | 6 CASTLEVIEW, GRAIGUECULLEN, CARLOW | Second-hand | €215,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Graiguecullen median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €215,000 | 37 sales | |
| 2024 | €220,000 | 27 sales | |
| 2025 | €187,500 | 34 sales | |
| 2026 | €225,000 | 19 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Graiguecullen
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
Graiguecullen compared with County Carlow
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Carlow median | 351000 | |
| Graiguecullen | 215000 |
Local Property Tax in Graiguecullen
The median home (€215,000) falls in LPT Band 1, a base charge of €95 a year before Carlow County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Graiguecullen
In the 12 months to September 2026, 29 planning grants were recorded in and around Graiguecullen, including 53 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | the completion of an unfinished estate at Gort Na Gréine, Ballinabrannagh. The completion of the development includes the construction of 8 No... | 31 |
| 2025-10-21 | construct an entrance, access laneway, 4no. single storey holiday home pods, associated septic tank/treatment plant/percolation area and all... | 4 |
| 2026-01-07 | Retain a storey and a half dwelling with an adjacent shed and a vehicular entrance and upgrade the existing septic system and install a waste water... | 2 |
| 2025-11-03 | construct a single storey dwelling, a domestic garage, bored well, secondary treatment system & soil polishing filter, new entrance and all... | 2 |
| 2026-04-17 | domestic garage & Planning Permission for single storey rear extension to existing dwelling and all associated site works | 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 53 homes approved here in the last year are about 18% of Graiguecullen's roughly 296 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Graiguecullen, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Graiguecullen, Carlow.
View the official OPW flood maps for Graiguecullen →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 61,968 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +8.8% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 93.7 |
| 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 Carlow towns
All Carlow 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 Graiguecullen
What's it like to live in Graiguecullen?
Graiguecullen is a town in Co. Carlow, about 72 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 84.8% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Graiguecullen?
A home in Graiguecullen costs a median €215,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Graiguecullen to Dublin?
About 72 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What is the population of Graiguecullen?
Graiguecullen had a population of 848 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Graiguecullen had a population of 848 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 848 |
|---|---|
| Households | 296 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85% |
| Rented homes | 6% |
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 19 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €215,000.
Could a home in Graiguecullen 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 Graiguecullen?
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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 Graiguecullen 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. 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 Graiguecullen home
Pre-filled with Graiguecullen'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 Graiguecullen
No RTB rental data for Graiguecullen yet, so this starts from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies 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 Graiguecullen costs
Real figures for Graiguecullen: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Graiguecullen'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 Graiguecullen
- Graiguecullen house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Graiguecullen: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Carlow: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Planning applications in Co. Carlow: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.