Living in Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Kinnegad
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Kinnegad
- Schools in Kinnegad
- Things to do in and around Kinnegad
- Where Kinnegad is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Kinnegad
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Kinnegad
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Kinnegad
- Nearby Westmeath towns
- Population and demographics
Is Kinnegad a nice place to live?
Kinnegad is home to about 980 households, 64% owner-occupied and 31% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €320,000, versus €321,500 across the Midland region, and the median rent is €1,152 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 2 schools keyed to the town (2 primary). The nearest rail station is Adamstown, 14.9 km away, and 6 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Kinnegad is a town in Co. Westmeath, about 57 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 64.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €320,000 to buy or €1,152 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 20 sales · PPR sales to Aug 2026 · CSO benchmark to May 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Kinnegad: 64.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Kinnegad
3,064 people live in Kinnegad on Census 2022 night. 64% of households own their home and 31% rent, so Kinnegad leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (55%). It skews young: 23% are under 15 against 7% aged 65 and over. 32% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,064 |
| Owner-occupied households | 64% |
| Rented households | 31% |
| Aged under 15 | 23% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 31% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% |
| Third level or higher | 32% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 59% |
| Unemployment rate | 6% |
| Commute by car | 55% |
| Commute by public transport | 23% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 17% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Kinnegad built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Adamstown (14.9 km away), a commuter rail line
Public transport serving Kinnegad: 3 operators
Getting around Kinnegad
Kinnegad is served by 3 public-transport operators running 6 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Éireann, Citylink and Kearns Transport.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Citylink | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 115 - Dublin - Mullingar
- 763 - Dublin Airport - Athlone - Galway
- 845 - Birr - Dublin
- 847 - Portumna - Dublin
- 115X - Connolly Station - Mullingar Stn
- 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 Kinnegad
There are 2 primary schools in and around Kinnegad.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Etchens National School | Primary | 413 | |
| Naomh Iosef N S | Primary | 285 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Kinnegad
- Heritage nearby: Trim Castle (23 km) · Fore (27 km) · Bective Abbey (30 km) · Hill of Uisneach (31 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 Kinnegad is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Kinnegad
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €320,000 (+4.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2024) | €1,152 |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.4% |
| Westmeath county median | €322k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €320,000 |
What this means: Kinnegad's rent figure is the last published RTB quarter (Q4 2024). RTB has not yet published a more recent quarter for this town.
Recent sales in Kinnegad
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 26 | HEATHERVILLE, KINNEGAD, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €280,000 |
| 03 Jul 26 | 102 TIR CROGHAN, KINNEGAD, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €332,500 |
| 30 Jun 26 | 27 TIRCROGHAN, KINNEGAD, CO WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €405,000 |
| 10 Jun 26 | 103 HEATHFIELD, KINNEGAD, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €405,000 |
| 15 May 26 | MILLTOWNPASS, KINNEGAD, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €402,500 |
| 13 May 26 | 18 HEATHFIELD CLOSE, KINNEGAD, CO WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €320,000 |
| 14 Apr 26 | 47 CLUAIN CRAOIBH, KINNEGAD, CO WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €322,000 |
| 17 Feb 26 | 2 FARBILL HOUSE, ATHLONE RD, KINNEGAD | Second-hand | €173,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Kinnegad median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €242,500 | 45 sales | |
| 2024 | €290,000 | 33 sales | |
| 2025 | €306,000 | 27 sales | |
| 2026 | €321,000 | 10 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Kinnegad
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
Kinnegad compared with County Westmeath
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Westmeath median | 322000 | |
| Kinnegad | 320000 |
Rent or buy in Kinnegad?
At a glance: €320,000 to buy versus €1,152 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024).
Local Property Tax in Kinnegad
The median home (€320,000) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 a year before Westmeath County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Kinnegad: 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 Kinnegad
In the 12 months to August 2026, 35 planning grants were recorded in and around Kinnegad, including 256 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-03 | a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site of c.4.279 ha (gross) at Boreen Bradach, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath. The main development site... | 127 |
| 2025-09-25 | construction of a large-scale residential development [LRD] of 125 no. residential units (103 no. houses and 22 no. apartments) and a childcare... | 103 |
| 2026-05-14 | development which will consist of the demolition of an existing single storey dwelling (64 sqm GIA) and the construction of 6 no. residential units... | 4 |
| 2026-04-16 | The development will consist of removal of condition no 4 pertaining to Planning Ref. No. 22/1139, schedule of conditions ( Schedule 2 ) relating to... | 1 |
| 2025-08-22 | permission to construct a new two storey type dwelling house, domestic garage, new vehicular entrance, installation of a new septic tank &... | 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 256 homes approved here in the last year are about 26% of Kinnegad's roughly 980 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Kinnegad, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Kinnegad, Westmeath.
View the official OPW flood maps for Kinnegad →
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 · Athlone · Moate · Kilbeggan · 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 Kinnegad
What's it like to live in Kinnegad?
Kinnegad is a town in Co. Westmeath, about 57 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 64.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Kinnegad?
A home in Kinnegad costs a median €320,000 to buy or €1,152 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2024) (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Kinnegad to Dublin?
About 57 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Kinnegad?
Schools in Kinnegad include St Etchens National School, Naomh Iosef N S, among 2 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Kinnegad?
Kinnegad had a population of 3,064 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Kinnegad had a population of 3,064 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 3,064 |
|---|---|
| Households | 980 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64% |
| Rented homes | 31% |
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 Kinnegad pay as a buy-to-let?
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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 Kinnegad?
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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 Kinnegad property
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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. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Kinnegad 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 Kinnegad
Pre-filled with Kinnegad'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). Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.
What a month in Kinnegad costs
Real figures for Kinnegad: 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 2024. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Kinnegad'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 Kinnegad house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.