Living in Kilcock, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Kilcock
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Kilcock
- Schools in Kilcock
- Things to do in and around Kilcock
- Where Kilcock is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Kilcock
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Kilcock
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Kilcock
- Nearby Kildare towns
- Population and demographics
Is Kilcock a nice place to live?
Kilcock is home to about 2,860 households, 66% owner-occupied and 28% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €465,000, versus €465,000 across the Mid-East region, and the median rent is €1,626 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 6 schools keyed to the town (5 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 12 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Kilcock, 0.9 km away, and 10 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Kilcock is a town in Co. Kildare, about 32 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 66.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €465,000 to buy or €1,626 a month to rent (a 4.2% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 148 sales · updated July 2026
Who lives in Kilcock: 66.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Kilcock
8,674 people live in Kilcock on Census 2022 night. 66% of households own their home and 28% rent, so Kilcock leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (60%). It skews young: 27% are under 15 against 6% aged 65 and over. 53% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 8,674 |
| Owner-occupied households | 66% |
| Rented households | 28% |
| Aged under 15 | 27% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 36% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% |
| Third level or higher | 53% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 68% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 60% |
| Commute by public transport | 14% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 22% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Kilcock built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Kilcock (in the town), on the Maynooth and Sligo lines
Public transport serving Kilcock: Rail + bus
Getting around Kilcock
Kilcock is served by 5 public-transport operators running 10 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, JJ Kavanagh, Kearns Transport and McCaffrey Coaches.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| McCaffrey Coaches | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 115 - Dublin - Mullingar
- 845 - Birr - Dublin
- 847 - Portumna - Dublin
- 115C - Enfield - Killucan - Mullingar
- 115X - Connolly Station - Mullingar Stn
- DY02 - Enfield - Dunboyne
- UM02 - Birr - Maynooth
- UM06 - Athy - Maynooth
- rail - Dublin - Maynooth
- rail - Dublin - Sligo
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 Kilcock
There are 5 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Kilcock.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Dara | Post-primary | 861 | |
| Scoil Uí Riada | Primary | 484 | |
| Scoil Chóca Naofa | Primary | 467 | |
| St Josephs Ns | Primary | 423 | |
| Newtown Ns | Primary | 110 | |
| S N Tir Mochain | Primary | 100 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Kilcock
- Heritage nearby: Maynooth Castle (5 km) · Trim Castle (19 km) · Hill of Tara (21 km) · Bective Abbey (21 km)
- Walking trails in County Kildare: Barrow Way · Royal Canal Way · Grand Canal Way · Ballydermot/Killyguise Loop
- Nature reserve: Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve
Where Kilcock is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Kilcock
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €465,000 (+17.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,626 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.2% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.3% |
| Kildare county median | €465k |
| New build / second-hand | €495,000 / €396,000 |
What this means: New builds in Kilcock sell at about a 25% premium to second-hand homes (€495,000 vs €396,000).
Recent sales in Kilcock
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 97 CHAMBERS PARK, KILCOCK, KILDARE | Second-hand | €393,485 |
| 18 Jun 26 | 54 Bawnogu Park, Boycetown, Kilcock | New | €370,044 |
| 18 Jun 26 | 73 Bawnogue Park, Boycetown, Kilcock | New | €440,529 |
| 16 Jun 26 | 47 Bawnogue Park, Boycetown, Kilcock | New | €365,639 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 18 RYEBRIDGE AVE, KILCOCK, KILDARE | Second-hand | €557,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 63 Bawnogue Park, Boycetown, Kilcock | New | €475,771 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 49 Bawnogue Park, Boycetown, Kilcock | New | €358,975 |
| 02 Jun 26 | 25 RYE ABBEY, CONNAUGHT ST, KILCOCK | Second-hand | €227,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Kilcock median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €414,999 | 165 sales | |
| 2024 | €379,999 | 175 sales | |
| 2025 | €450,000 | 159 sales | |
| 2026 | €497,000 | 65 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,501 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Kilcock
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
Kilcock compared with County Kildare
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Kilcock | 465000 | |
| County Kildare median | 465000 |
Rent or buy in Kilcock?
At a glance: €465,000 to buy versus €1,626 a month to rent, a 4.2% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Kilcock
The median home (€465,000) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 a year before Kildare County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Kilcock: 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 Kilcock
In the 12 months to July 2026, 48 planning grants were recorded in and around Kilcock, including 310 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) at a site at Branganstown East, to the east of the Ledwill Park residential estate, Kilcock, Co... | 107 |
| 2026-06-02 | for development on c.5.47 ha site. This application forms Phase 2 of a 3 phase residential development on an overall landholding with an area of... | 95 |
| 2026-06-02 | The proposed Phase 1 development will consist of: o 93 no. residential units, consisting of 55 no. houses, 16 no. duplex apartments, and 22 no... | 93 |
| 2026-04-29 | A NEW TWO-STOREY HOUSE WITH SINGLE STOREY ANNEX TO SIDE, NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH PERCOLATION AREA, NEW ENTRANCE DRIVE WAY AND PARKING TO... | 1 |
| 2026-04-13 | 1. Retention permission and permission to regularise the sequencing of a replacement dwelling currently under construction under Pl. Ref. 2460708... | 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 310 homes approved here in the last year are about 11% of Kilcock's roughly 2,860 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Kilcock, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Kilcock, Kildare.
View the official OPW flood maps for Kilcock →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 247,774 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +11.4% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 103.8 |
| New dwelling permissions (Mid-East region, 2017) | 657 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 Kildare towns
Leixlip · Kill · Maynooth · Naas · Celbridge · Clane
All Kildare 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 Kilcock
What's it like to live in Kilcock?
Kilcock is a town in Co. Kildare, about 32 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 66.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Kilcock?
A home in Kilcock costs a median €465,000 to buy or €1,626 a month to rent, a 4.2% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Kilcock to Dublin?
About 32 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Kilcock?
Schools in Kilcock include Scoil Dara, Scoil Uí Riada, Scoil Chóca Naofa, St Josephs Ns, among 5 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Kilcock?
Kilcock had a population of 8,674 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Kilcock had a population of 8,674 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 8,674 |
|---|---|
| Households | 2,860 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66% |
| Rented homes | 28% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Kilcock pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Kilcock's median price and average rent. 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 Kilcock?
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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 Kilcock 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 Kilcock home
Pre-filled with Kilcock'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 Kilcock
Pre-filled with Kilcock'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.
What a month in Kilcock costs
Real figures for Kilcock: 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 €1,501
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Kilcock'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.
See the full Kilcock house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Kilcock covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.