Living in Kill, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Kill
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Kill
- Schools in Kill
- Things to do in and around Kill
- Where Kill is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Kill
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Kill
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Kill
- Nearby Kildare towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Kildare › Living in Kill
Kill is a town in Co. Kildare, about 29 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 80.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €500,000 to buy or €1,807 a month to rent (a 4.3% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 35 sales · updated July 2026
How Kill compares: at €500,000 it is 8% above the County Kildare median of €465k. Its 4.3% gross yield is below the county average of 4.5%.Recent activity in Kill: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 24 new homes approved in the last year; prices +0.0% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Kill — 80.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Kill
3,818 people live in Kill on Census 2022 night. 81% of households own their home and 16% rent, so Kill leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (66%). It skews young: 23% are under 15 against 13% aged 65 and over. 41% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,818 |
| Owner-occupied households | 81% |
| Rented households | 16% |
| Aged under 15 | 23% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 29% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% |
| Third level or higher | 41% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 61% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 66% |
| Commute by public transport | 16% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 12% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Kill built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Sallins (5.0 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Kill — 1 operators
Getting around Kill
Kill is served by 1 public-transport operator running 8 scheduled routes. The operator is Go-Ahead Ireland.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 125 - UCD - Newbridge
- 126 - Dublin - Rathangan
- 126A - Dublin - Kildare
- 126B - Dublin - Rathangan
- 126D - Dublin - Kildare
- 126N - Dublin - Newbridge
- 126T - Dublin - Kildare
- 126U - Dublin UCD - Kildare
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 Kill
There are 2 primary schools in and around Kill.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S N Brighde | Primary | 744 | |
| S N Rath Mor | Primary | 308 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Kill
- Heritage nearby: Maynooth Castle (15 km) · Old Kilcullen Monastic Site (19 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (21 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (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 Kill is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Kill
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €500,000 (+0.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,807 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.3% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.4% |
| Kildare county median | €465k |
| New build / second-hand | €500,000 / €495,000 |
Recent sales in Kill
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | 20 RIVERLAWNS, KILL, KILDARE | Second-hand | €500,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 32 THE STABLES, KILL, CO KILDARE | Second-hand | €425,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 37 THE DRIVE, EARLS COURT, KILL | Second-hand | €510,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 19 THE AVENUE, EARLS COURT, KILL | Second-hand | €400,500 |
| 20 May 26 | 3 Marsville Mews, Main Street, Kill | New | €440,529 |
| 08 May 26 | 23 HILLFORT DRIVE, HILLFORT, KILL | Second-hand | €430,000 |
| 07 May 26 | 2 Marsville Mews, Kill, Co. Kildare | New | €418,502 |
| 05 May 26 | 4 Marsville Mews, Kill | New | €440,529 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Kill median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €445,000 | 224 sales | |
| 2024 | €440,000 | 132 sales | |
| 2025 | €497,500 | 36 sales | |
| 2026 | €500,000 | 19 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Kill
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
Kill compared with County Kildare
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Kill | 500000 | |
| County Kildare median | 465000 |
Rent or buy in Kill?
At a glance: €500,000 to buy versus €1,807 a month to rent, a 4.3% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Kill
The median home (€500,000) 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 Kill: 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 Kill
In the 12 months to July 2026, 36 planning grants were recorded in and around Kill, including 24 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | for the construction of 10 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey, detached houses (8 no. Type A & 2 no. Type B) together with all associated ancillary on and off... | 10 |
| 2026-01-21 | for the construction of 3 no. 2 and 3 bed, 2 & 3 storey detached houses, on a site measuring c. 0.09Ha, located to the west of Oldtown Lawns road and... | 3 |
| 2026-05-18 | a New dwelling and detached garage, Existing Agricultural entrance to become shared entrance for new dwelling, Wastewater Treatment system with... | 1 |
| 2025-11-27 | for the construction of a single storey bungalow, single storey detached domestic garage, secondary effluent treatment system, utilisation of... | 1 |
| 2025-10-02 | for change of house design from that previously granted under planning permission reg. ref. 24/60770, and for all associated site works revisions | 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 24 homes approved here in the last year are about 2% of Kill's roughly 1,323 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Kill, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Kill, Kildare.
View the official OPW flood maps for Kill →
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 · Naas · Celbridge · Maynooth · Kilcock · 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 Kill
What's it like to live in Kill?
Kill is a town in Co. Kildare, about 29 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 80.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Kill?
A home in Kill costs a median €500,000 to buy or €1,807 a month to rent, a 4.3% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Kill to Dublin?
About 29 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Kill?
Schools in Kill include S N Brighde, S N Rath Mor, among 2 primary and 0 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 Kill pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Kill'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 Kill?
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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 Kill 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 Kill home
Pre-filled with Kill'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 Kill
Pre-filled with Kill'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.