Living in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Kilcullen
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Kilcullen
- Schools in Kilcullen
- Things to do in and around Kilcullen
- Where Kilcullen is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Kilcullen
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Kilcullen
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Kilcullen
- Nearby Kildare towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Kildare › Living in Kilcullen
Kilcullen is a town in Co. Kildare, about 43 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 70.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €430,000 to buy or €1,505 a month to rent (a 4.2% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 93 sales · updated July 2026
How Kilcullen compares: at €430,000 it is 8% below the County Kildare median of €465k. Its 4.2% gross yield is below the county average of 4.5%.Recent activity in Kilcullen: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 87 new homes approved in the last year; prices +11.1% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Kilcullen — 70.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Kilcullen
3,815 people live in Kilcullen on Census 2022 night. 70% of households own their home and 26% rent, so Kilcullen leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (63%). It skews young: 24% are under 15 against 10% aged 65 and over. 41% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,815 |
| Owner-occupied households | 70% |
| Rented households | 26% |
| Aged under 15 | 24% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 29% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% |
| Third level or higher | 41% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 63% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| 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 Kilcullen built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Newbridge (7.4 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Kilcullen — 4 operators
Getting around Kilcullen
Kilcullen is served by 4 public-transport operators running 8 scheduled routes. Operators are Go-Ahead Ireland, JJ Kavanagh, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow and TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 130 - Dublin - Athy
- 880 - Carlow - Naas
- 885 - Baltinglass - Sallins
- 892 - Newbridge - Dunlavin
- 130A - Dublin - Athy
- GD02 - Waterford - Carlow - Dublin
- UM06 - Athy - Maynooth
- UM12 - Carlow - Naas - 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 Kilcullen
There are 5 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Kilcullen.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross And Passion College | Post-primary | 841 | |
| St Brigids N S | Primary | 598 | |
| Ursaille Naofa | Primary | 236 | |
| St Brigids N S | Primary | 167 | |
| Brannoxtown Community N S | Primary | 83 | |
| S N Naomh Ioseph | Primary | 51 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Kilcullen
- Heritage nearby: Old Kilcullen Monastic Site (3 km) · Baltinglass Abbey (21 km) · The Dwyer McAllister Cottage (22 km) · Maynooth Castle (30 km)
- Walking trails in County Kildare: Barrow Way · Royal Canal Way · Grand Canal Way · Ballydermot/Killyguise Loop
- Nature reserve: Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve
Where Kilcullen is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Kilcullen
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €430,000 (+11.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,505 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.2% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.3% |
| Kildare county median | €465k |
| New build / second-hand | €440,000 / €400,000 |
What this means: New builds in Kilcullen sell at about a 10% premium to second-hand homes (€440,000 vs €400,000).
Recent sales in Kilcullen
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 26 | BULLHILL, CALVERSTOWN, KILCULLEN | Second-hand | €640,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 18 CNOC NA GREINE PARK, KILCULLEN, CO KILDARE | Second-hand | €405,000 |
| 25 May 26 | 1 Calverstown Gate, Calverstown Gate, Kilcullen | New | €439,648 |
| 25 May 26 | SUNNYHILL LODGE, SUNNYHILL, KILCULLEN | Second-hand | €575,000 |
| 20 May 26 | WHITEHALL, KILCULLEN, CO KILDARE | Second-hand | €569,000 |
| 15 May 26 | COMMON, OLD CARLOW ROAD, KILCULLEN | Second-hand | €1,381,600 |
| 12 May 26 | 42 HILLCREST, KILCULLEN, KILDARE | Second-hand | €400,000 |
| 11 May 26 | 2 Calverstown Gate, Calverstown, Kilcullen | New | €439,647 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Kilcullen median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €290,000 | 111 sales | |
| 2024 | €340,000 | 50 sales | |
| 2025 | €425,000 | 104 sales | |
| 2026 | €445,000 | 34 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Kilcullen
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
Kilcullen compared with County Kildare
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Kildare median | 465000 | |
| Kilcullen | 430000 |
Rent or buy in Kilcullen?
At a glance: €430,000 to buy versus €1,505 a month to rent, a 4.2% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Kilcullen
The median home (€430,000) 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 Kilcullen: 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 Kilcullen
In the 12 months to July 2026, 51 planning grants were recorded in and around Kilcullen, including 87 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 | for development at this c. 1.77 Ha site on Naas Road, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. The site is bounded by Moanbane residential estate to the north... | 66 |
| 2026-03-04 | for renovation and use of previous attic space for use as residential accommodation on first floor as constructed inclusive of retention of all... | 2 |
| 2025-12-08 | (A) Retention Permission for front entrance porch (north) elevation and Retention Permission for Attic conversion to habitable accommodation with 4... | 2 |
| 2025-07-03 | for a new two storey family dwelling, a shed, an onsite waste water treatment system, new site entrance, landscaping and associated site development... | 1 |
| 2026-03-12 | a) proposed single storey dwelling, b) provision of domestic garage, c) new vehicular site entrance, d) treatment system & percolation area along... | 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 87 homes approved here in the last year are about 6% of Kilcullen's roughly 1,350 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Kilcullen, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Kilcullen, Kildare.
View the official OPW flood maps for Kilcullen →
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
Kill · Leixlip · Naas · Celbridge · Maynooth · Kilcock
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 Kilcullen
What's it like to live in Kilcullen?
Kilcullen is a town in Co. Kildare, about 43 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 70.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Kilcullen?
A home in Kilcullen costs a median €430,000 to buy or €1,505 a month to rent, a 4.2% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Kilcullen to Dublin?
About 43 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Kilcullen?
Schools in Kilcullen include Cross And Passion College, St Brigids N S, Ursaille Naofa, St Brigids N S, among 5 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 Kilcullen pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Kilcullen?
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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 Kilcullen 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 Kilcullen home
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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 Kilcullen
Pre-filled with Kilcullen'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.