Living in Kill, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Kill
- Commuting to Dublin
- 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
- Population and demographics
Is Kill a nice place to live?
Kill is home to about 1,323 households, 81% owner-occupied and 16% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €480,000, versus €458,500 across the Mid-East region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €1,807 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 2 schools keyed to the town (2 primary), and there are 28 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Sallins, 5 km away, and 8 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
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 €480,000 to buy or €1,807 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 4.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 38 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
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.
Commuting to Dublin
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) | €480,000 (-0.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,807 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.5% |
| Kildare county median | €458k |
| New build / second-hand | €500,000 / €452,564 |
What this means: New builds in Kill sell at about a 10% premium to second-hand homes (€500,000 vs €452,564).
Recent sales in Kill
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Sep 26 | 6 EMBASSY MANOR, KILL, KILDARE | Second-hand | €455,129 |
| 11 Aug 26 | SEBATA, MAIN ST, KILL | Second-hand | €1,250,000 |
| 10 Aug 26 | 6 THE STABLES, KILL, KILDARE | Second-hand | €405,000 |
| 04 Aug 26 | 10 EARLS COURT, KILL, NAAS | Second-hand | €560,000 |
| 24 Jul 26 | 9 EMBASSY MANOR, KILL, CO KILDARE | Second-hand | €485,000 |
| 15 Jul 26 | 8 HILLVIEW, KILL, KILDARE | Second-hand | €290,000 |
| 14 Jul 26 | 39 HARTWELL GREEN, KILL, KILDARE | Second-hand | €450,000 |
| 01 Jul 26 | 52 NEWTOWN AVENUE, THE MEADOWS, KILL | Second-hand | €436,000 |
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 | €480,000 | 28 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 | 480000 | |
| County Kildare median | 458000 |
Rent or buy in Kill?
At a glance: €480,000 to buy versus €1,807 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.5% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Kill
The median home (€480,000) 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 September 2026, 31 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 |
| 2026-06-16 | Retention for the existing single storey extension to the north of the existing two storey main dwelling (reg. ref. 83/663), the existing family room... | 1 |
| 2025-11-27 | for the construction of a single storey bungalow, single storey detached domestic garage, secondary effluent treatment system, utilisation of... | 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
Maynooth · Leixlip · Naas · Kilcock · Celbridge · Kilcullen
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 €480,000 to buy or €1,807 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.5% 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, estimated.
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).
What is the population of Kill?
Kill had a population of 3,818 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Kill had a population of 3,818 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 3,818 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,323 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81% |
| Rented homes | 16% |
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 28 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €480,000.
Could a home in Kill pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Kill's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2025). 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?
Pre-filled with Kill'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 Kill property
Pre-filled with Kill'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 Kill home
Pre-filled with Kill'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 Kill
Pre-filled with Kill'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 Kill costs
Real figures for Kill: 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 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Kill'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 Kill
- Kill house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Kill: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Kildare: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Planning applications in Co. Kildare: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.