Living in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Kilbeggan
- Getting around and commuting
- 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
Leinster house prices & rents › Westmeath › Living 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. Living here costs a median €263,250 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 24 sales · updated July 2026
How Kilbeggan compares: at €263,250 it is 14% below the County Westmeath median of €305k.Recent activity in Kilbeggan: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 34 new homes approved in the last year; prices +19.7% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
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.
Getting around and commuting
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) | €263,250 (+19.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Westmeath county median | €305k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €263,250 |
Recent sales in Kilbeggan
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | HALLSFARM, KILBEGGAN, CO WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €380,000 |
| 22 May 26 | GLENGORM, KILBEGGAN, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €240,000 |
| 08 May 26 | 2 WALNUT GROVE, THE SQUARE, KILBEGGAN | Second-hand | €125,000 |
| 10 Apr 26 | 18 MEADOW PARK, CLARA ROAD, KILBEGGAN | Second-hand | €301,000 |
| 31 Mar 26 | CLONEYHEIGUE, KILBEGGAN, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €188,500 |
| 09 Feb 26 | 3 MARKET SQ, KILBEGGAN, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €320,000 |
| 04 Feb 26 | CORNAHER, KILBEGGAN, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €385,000 |
| 30 Jan 26 | 1 IVY WOOD, CLARA RD, KILBEGGAN | Second-hand | €355,000 |
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 | €306,500 | 10 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 | 305000 | |
| Kilbeggan | 263250 |
Local Property Tax in Kilbeggan
The median home (€263,250) 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.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Kilbeggan
In the 12 months to July 2026, 32 planning grants were recorded in and around Kilbeggan, including 34 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-04 | development of 13 no. new residential units on a site of 0.50 hectares. The planning application comprises the provision of 13 no. residential... | 13 |
| 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 34 homes approved here in the last year are about 6% 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 €263,250 to buy (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 (OpenStreetMap routing).
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).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Kilbeggan pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Kilbeggan's median price. 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.
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 Kilbeggan property
Pre-filled with Kilbeggan's median price. Change the purchase price and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
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 Kilbeggan home
Pre-filled with Kilbeggan's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025).
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 Kilbeggan
No RTB rental data for Kilbeggan yet -- starting from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies 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.