Living in Leixlip, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Leixlip
- Commuting to Dublin
- 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 €458,500 across the Mid-East region, and the average rent reported by the RTB 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 22 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 (RTB Q4 2025) (a 4.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 276 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
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.
Commuting to Dublin
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 (+1.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,866 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.5% |
| Kildare county median | €458k |
| New build / second-hand | €500,000 / €488,000 |
What this means: New builds in Leixlip sell at about a 2% premium to second-hand homes (€500,000 vs €488,000).
Recent sales in Leixlip
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 26 | 141 CASTLETOWN EST, LEIXLIP, KILDARE | Second-hand | €570,000 |
| 11 Sep 26 | 38 THE AVENUE, WESTFIELD, LEIXLIP | Second-hand | €657,000 |
| 04 Sep 26 | 3 CLUAIN DARA, LEIXLIP, KILDARE | Second-hand | €495,000 |
| 31 Aug 26 | 339A ST. MARY'S PARK, LEIXLIP, COUNTY KILDARE | Second-hand | €435,100 |
| 25 Aug 26 | 30 Harpur Avenue, Harpur Lane, Leixlip | New | €440,529 |
| 24 Aug 26 | 28 Harpur Avenue, Harpur Lane, Leixlip | New | €440,529 |
| 21 Aug 26 | 38 Harpur Avenue, Harpur Lane, Leixlip | New | €462,555 |
| 17 Aug 26 | 57 THE COURT, BARNHALL MEADOWS, LEIXLIP | Second-hand | €560,000 |
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 | 219 sales | |
| 2024 | €492,500 | 170 sales | |
| 2025 | €495,000 | 328 sales | |
| 2026 | €500,000 | 145 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,429 | €1,684 | €2,066 | n/a |
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 | 458000 |
Rent or buy in Leixlip?
At a glance: €500,000 to buy versus €1,866 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), 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 September 2026, 45 planning grants were recorded in and around Leixlip, including 22 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | proposed 11 three storey dwelling houses residential development consisting of 10 x 4 bed semi-detached houses and 1 x 4 bed detached house along... | 11 |
| 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 |
| 2026-07-24 | The development consists of retention of a single-storey front living room extension to an existing two-storey dwelling house and a front roof from... | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 | for a new detached three-bedroom 2 storey dwelling to the front of the existing dwelling and all associated drainage, landscaping and site works... | 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 |
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 22 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
Maynooth · Naas · Kilcock · Celbridge · Kill · 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 Leixlip
What's it like to live in Leixlip?
Leixlip is a town in Co. Kildare, about 22 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 (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.5% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Leixlip to Dublin?
About 22 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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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 145 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €500,000.
Could a home in Leixlip pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Leixlip'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 Leixlip?
Pre-filled with Leixlip'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 Leixlip property
Pre-filled with Leixlip'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 Leixlip home
Pre-filled with Leixlip'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 Leixlip
Pre-filled with Leixlip'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 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), Q4 2025. 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.
More on Leixlip
- Leixlip house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Leixlip: 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.
Weighing it against somewhere else? See Leixlip vs Maynooth for a commuting buyer and Leixlip vs Celbridge for a commuting buyer, side by side on price, rent, yield and rail access.