Living in Leixlip, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Leixlip
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Leixlip
- Commute to Dublin from Leixlip
- Schools in Leixlip
- Things to do in and around Leixlip
- Where Leixlip is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Leixlip
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Leixlip
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Leixlip
- Nearby Kildare towns
- Population and demographics
Is Leixlip a nice place to live?
Leixlip is home to about 5,715 households, 77% owner-occupied and 20% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €500,000, versus €465,000 across the Mid-East region, and the median rent is €1,866 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 9 schools keyed to the town (7 primary, 2 post-primary), and there are 54 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Leixlip (Confey), 1.1 km away, and 20 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Leixlip is a town in Co. Kildare, about 21 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 76.7% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €500,000 to buy or €1,866 a month to rent (a 4.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 306 sales · updated July 2026
Who lives in Leixlip: 76.7% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Leixlip
16,733 people live in Leixlip on Census 2022 night. 77% of households own their home and 20% rent, so Leixlip leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (54%). 20% are under 15 and 17% are aged 65 and over. 50% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 16,733 |
| Owner-occupied households | 77% |
| Rented households | 20% |
| Aged under 15 | 20% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 29% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% |
| Third level or higher | 50% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 59% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 54% |
| Commute by public transport | 20% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 23% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Leixlip built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Leixlip (Confey) (in the town), on the Maynooth line
Public transport serving Leixlip: Rail + bus
Getting around Leixlip
Leixlip is served by 5 public-transport operators running 20 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, JJ Kavanagh, McCaffrey Coaches and Wexford Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| McCaffrey Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 20)
- 52 - Intel - Ringsend
- C3 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C4 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C5 - Maynooth - Ringsend Night Service
- C6 - Maynooth - Celbridge - Ringsend Night Service
- 139 - Blanchardstown - Naas
- L54 - River Forest - Red Cow Luas
- L58 - River Forest - Castletown - Hazelhatch Stn
- L59 - River Forest - Celbridge - Hazelhatch
- X25 - Maynooth - Easton Rd - UCD
- X26 - Maynooth - Louisa Bridge - Leeson Street Lower
- X27 - Salesian College - Aghards Rd - UCD
- X28 - Salesian College - Celbridge Main St - UCD
- X30 - Dodsboro - UCD
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.
Commute to Dublin from Leixlip
Driving from Leixlip to Dublin city centre takes about 22 minutes by car on a clear run. That makes it the closest to Dublin of the 5 Kildare towns we have routed by road.
| Town | Drive to Dublin |
|---|---|
| Leixlip, Kildare This town | 22 min |
| Wexford, Wexford Farthest routed town | 106 min |
Door-to-centre driving time routed on OpenStreetMap road data via OSRM, no live traffic. Comparison is against the Leinster commuter towns routed so far. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Schools in Leixlip
There are 7 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Leixlip.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confey Community College | Post-primary | 911 | |
| Coláiste Chiaráin | Post-primary | 638 | |
| Scoil C.Ui Dhalaigh | Primary | 376 | |
| San Carlo Senior N S | Primary | 301 | |
| Scoil Bhride | Primary | 295 | |
| Scoil Mhuire | Primary | 289 | |
| San Carlo Junior Ns | Primary | 265 | |
| Scoil Eoin Phoil | Primary | 264 | |
| Leixlip Educate Together National School | Primary | 207 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Leixlip
- Heritage nearby: Maynooth Castle (7 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (12 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (14 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (15 km)
- Walking trails in County Kildare: Barrow Way · Royal Canal Way · Grand Canal Way · Ballydermot/Killyguise Loop
- Nature reserve: Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve
Where Leixlip is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Leixlip
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €500,000 (+2.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,866 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.5% |
| Kildare county median | €465k |
| New build / second-hand | €500,000 / €494,950 |
What this means: New builds in Leixlip sell at about a 1% premium to second-hand homes (€500,000 vs €494,950).
Recent sales in Leixlip
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 26 | 13 Harpur Way, Leixlip | New | €405,286 |
| 30 Jun 26 | 15 Harpur Meadow, Harpur Lane, Leixlip | New | €462,555 |
| 30 Jun 26 | 6 THE GROVE, WESTFIELD, LEIXLIP | Second-hand | €650,000 |
| 29 Jun 26 | 37 GLENDALE EST, LEIXLIP, KILDARE | Second-hand | €500,000 |
| 26 Jun 26 | 11 RIVER FOREST, LEIXLIP, KILDARE | Second-hand | €461,000 |
| 25 Jun 26 | 22 FOREST PARK, LEIXLIP, KILDARE | Second-hand | €478,000 |
| 23 Jun 26 | Apartment 4 The Paddocks, Knockaulin, Leixlip | New | €330,396 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 11 RINAWADE PARK, LEIXLIP, KILDARE | Second-hand | €535,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Leixlip median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €490,000 | 220 sales | |
| 2024 | €492,500 | 170 sales | |
| 2025 | €495,000 | 329 sales | |
| 2026 | €500,000 | 110 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,429 | €1,684 | €2,066 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Leixlip
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
Leixlip compared with County Kildare
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Leixlip | 500000 | |
| County Kildare median | 465000 |
Rent or buy in Leixlip?
At a glance: €500,000 to buy versus €1,866 a month to rent, a 4.5% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Leixlip
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 Leixlip: 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 Leixlip
In the 12 months to July 2026, 36 planning grants were recorded in and around Leixlip, including 10 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | retention of 7 no. 3 bedroom, two storey residential houses (as previously permitted under Reg. Ref. ACP-307223-20) and completion of same including... | 7 |
| 2025-07-17 | for an extension to the west side of the existing dwelling. The extension is made up of an additional family room with the inclusion of an ensuite... | 1 |
| 2025-10-07 | to 1) Construct a single storey extension to rear of existing two storey semi-detached dwelling. 2) Subdivide existing two storey semi-detached... | 1 |
| 2025-07-02 | For to split the house and site into two separate private residential dwellings. To revert all guest house accommodation back to use as private... | 1 |
| 2025-11-10 | Permission for the development of 6 Nr dwelling houses at Cooldrinagh Lane, Leixlip, Co. Dublin, in the townland of Cooldrinagh. The Site is located... |
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 10 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Leixlip's roughly 5,715 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Leixlip, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Leixlip, Kildare.
View the official OPW flood maps for Leixlip →
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 · Maynooth · Naas · Celbridge · 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 Leixlip
What's it like to live in Leixlip?
Leixlip is a town in Co. Kildare, about 21 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 76.7% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Leixlip?
A home in Leixlip costs a median €500,000 to buy or €1,866 a month to rent, a 4.5% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Leixlip to Dublin?
About 21 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Leixlip?
Schools in Leixlip include Confey Community College, Coláiste Chiaráin, Scoil C.Ui Dhalaigh, San Carlo Senior N S, among 7 primary and 2 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Leixlip?
Leixlip had a population of 16,733 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Leixlip had a population of 16,733 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 16,733 |
|---|---|
| Households | 5,715 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77% |
| Rented homes | 20% |
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 Leixlip pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Leixlip'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 Leixlip?
Pre-filled with Leixlip's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 Leixlip 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 Leixlip home
Pre-filled with Leixlip'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 Leixlip
Pre-filled with Leixlip'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 Leixlip costs
Real figures for Leixlip: 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: 1 bed €1,429 · 2 bed €1,684 · 3 bed €2,066
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Leixlip'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 Leixlip house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Leixlip covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.