Living in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Kilbeggan
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Kilbeggan
- Schools in Kilbeggan
- Things to do in and around Kilbeggan
- Where Kilbeggan is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Kilbeggan
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Kilbeggan
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Kilbeggan
- Nearby Westmeath towns
- Population and demographics
Is Kilbeggan a nice place to live?
Kilbeggan is home to about 561 households, 50% owner-occupied and 41% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €311,000, versus €330,000 across the Midland region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €959 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 3 schools keyed to the town (2 primary, 1 post-primary). The nearest rail station is Clara, 8.2 km away, and 8 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Kilbeggan is a town in Co. Westmeath, about 79 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 49.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €311,000 to buy or €959 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 24 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Kilbeggan: 49.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Kilbeggan
1,575 people live in Kilbeggan on Census 2022 night. 50% of households own their home and 41% rent, so Kilbeggan leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (67%). It skews young: 23% are under 15 against 12% aged 65 and over. 31% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,575 |
| Owner-occupied households | 50% |
| Rented households | 41% |
| Aged under 15 | 23% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 31% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% |
| Third level or higher | 31% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 55% |
| Unemployment rate | 7% |
| Commute by car | 67% |
| Commute by public transport | 4% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 24% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Kilbeggan built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Clara (8.2 km away), on the Galway and Westport lines
Public transport serving Kilbeggan: 6 operators
Getting around Kilbeggan
Kilbeggan is served by 6 public-transport operators running 8 scheduled routes. Operators are Allen's Bus Hire, Bus Éireann, Citylink, Kearns Transport, Slieve Bloom Coach Tours and Walshs Coaches.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Allen's Bus Hire | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Citylink | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | Bus / coach |
| Walshs Coaches | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 70 - Galway - Mullingar - Dundalk
- 763 - Dublin Airport - Athlone - Galway
- 837 - Tullamore - Mullingar
- 845 - Birr - Dublin
- 847 - Portumna - Dublin
- AI05 - Edenderry - Athlone
- MB01 - Ballymore - Moate
- UM02 - Birr - Maynooth
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 Kilbeggan
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Kilbeggan.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meán Scoil An Chlochair | Post-primary | 720 | |
| Scoil An Chlochair Cill Bheagan | Primary | 226 | |
| Ballinagore Mixed N S | Primary | 97 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Kilbeggan
- Heritage nearby: Hill of Uisneach (14 km) · Clonmacnoise (32 km)
- Walking trails in County Westmeath: Royal Canal Way · National Famine Way · Royal Canal Greenway Walking Trail · Westmeath Way
- Nature reserve: Scragh Bog Nature Reserve
Where Kilbeggan is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Kilbeggan
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €311,000 (+32.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2024) | €959 |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Westmeath county median | €330k |
| New build / second-hand | €395,000 / €280,000 |
What this means: Kilbeggan's rent figure is the last published RTB quarter (Q4 2024). RTB has not yet published a more recent quarter for this town.
What this means: New builds in Kilbeggan sell at about a 41% premium to second-hand homes (€395,000 vs €280,000).
Recent sales in Kilbeggan
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 26 | 54 Abbey Park, Kilbeggan | New | €348,018 |
| 16 Sep 26 | 51 Abbey Park, Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath | New | €348,018 |
| 15 Sep 26 | 58 Abbey Park, Kilbeggan | New | €351,101 |
| 10 Sep 26 | 53 Abbey Park, Kilbeggan | New | €348,018 |
| 21 Aug 26 | 59 Abbey Park, Kilbeggan | New | €352,422 |
| 18 Aug 26 | CAPPANRUSH, KILBEGGAN, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €405,000 |
| 11 Aug 26 | 22 ABBEYBROOK GARDENS, ABBEYBROOK, KILBEGGAN | Second-hand | €205,000 |
| 04 Aug 26 | 1 Coola Meadows, Kilbeggan | New | €343,612 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Kilbeggan median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €190,000 | 24 sales | |
| 2024 | €215,000 | 19 sales | |
| 2025 | €255,000 | 19 sales | |
| 2026 | €337,500 | 20 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Kilbeggan
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
Kilbeggan compared with County Westmeath
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Westmeath median | 330000 | |
| Kilbeggan | 311000 |
Rent or buy in Kilbeggan?
At a glance: €311,000 to buy versus €959 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024).
Local Property Tax in Kilbeggan
The median home (€311,000) falls in LPT Band 2, a base charge of €235 a year before Westmeath County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Kilbeggan: 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 Kilbeggan
In the 12 months to September 2026, 26 planning grants were recorded in and around Kilbeggan, including 60 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | development which will consist of the construction of 54 no. dwellings comprising: 6 no. terraced 3 bed 2 storey houses (Type A1), 8 no... | 46 |
| 2025-11-21 | construction of a private dwelling house, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, domestic garage, entrance onto public road and... | 1 |
| 2025-12-09 | to construct a four bedroom dwelling and Garage. The application will also include an effluent treatment unit, percolation area, new domestic... | 1 |
| 2025-10-22 | construction of a single dwelling house, domestic garage and treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works. A Natura Impact... | 1 |
| 2026-03-26 | a change of use of existing derelict structure to a habitable dwelling and the part conversion of existing outbuildings for residential use... | 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 60 homes approved here in the last year are about 11% of Kilbeggan's roughly 561 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Kilbeggan, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Kilbeggan, Westmeath.
View the official OPW flood maps for Kilbeggan →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 96,221 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +8.4% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 80.6 |
| 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 Westmeath towns
Mullingar · Kinnegad · Athlone · Moate · Castlepollard
All Westmeath 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 Kilbeggan
What's it like to live in Kilbeggan?
Kilbeggan is a town in Co. Westmeath, about 79 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 49.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Kilbeggan?
A home in Kilbeggan costs a median €311,000 to buy or €959 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024) (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Kilbeggan to Dublin?
About 79 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Kilbeggan?
Schools in Kilbeggan include Meán Scoil An Chlochair, Scoil An Chlochair Cill Bheagan, Ballinagore Mixed N S, among 2 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Kilbeggan?
Kilbeggan had a population of 1,575 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Kilbeggan had a population of 1,575 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 1,575 |
|---|---|
| Households | 561 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50% |
| Rented homes | 41% |
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 20 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €311,000.
Could a home in Kilbeggan pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Kilbeggan's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2024). 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 Kilbeggan?
Pre-filled with Kilbeggan'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 Kilbeggan property
Pre-filled with Kilbeggan'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 Kilbeggan home
Pre-filled with Kilbeggan'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 Kilbeggan
Pre-filled with Kilbeggan'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 Kilbeggan costs
Real figures for Kilbeggan: 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), Q4 2024. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Kilbeggan'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 Kilbeggan
- Kilbeggan house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Kilbeggan: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Westmeath: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Planning applications in Co. Westmeath: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.