Living in Moate, Co. Westmeath: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Moate
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Moate
- Schools in Moate
- Things to do in and around Moate
- Where Moate is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Moate
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Moate
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Moate
- Nearby Westmeath towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Westmeath › Living in Moate
Moate is a town in Co. Westmeath, about 91 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 57.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €295,000 to buy or €1,342 a month to rent (a 5.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 53 sales · updated July 2026
How Moate compares: at €295,000 it is 3% below the County Westmeath median of €305k. Its 5.5% gross yield is above the county average of 5.1%.Recent activity in Moate: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 30 new homes approved in the last year; prices -0.3% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Moate — 57.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Moate
3,013 people live in Moate on Census 2022 night. 57% of households own their home and 35% rent, so Moate leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (73%). It skews young: 22% are under 15 against 15% aged 65 and over. 42% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,013 |
| Owner-occupied households | 57% |
| Rented households | 35% |
| Aged under 15 | 22% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 29% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% |
| Third level or higher | 42% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 54% |
| Unemployment rate | 8% |
| Commute by car | 73% |
| Commute by public transport | 5% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 16% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Moate built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Clara (9.5 km away), on the Galway and Westport lines
Public transport serving Moate — 6 operators
Getting around Moate
Moate is served by 6 public-transport operators running 8 scheduled routes. Operators are Allen's Bus Hire, Bus Éireann, Citylink, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon and Walshs Coaches.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Allen's Bus Hire | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Citylink | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Laois Offaly | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon | Bus / coach |
| Walshs Coaches | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 70 - Galway - Mullingar - Dundalk
- 73 - Waterford - Athlone - Longford
- 190 - Drogheda - Navan - Trim
- 763 - Dublin Airport - Athlone - Galway
- 815 - Tullamore - Athlone
- 819 - Athlone - Mullingar
- AI05 - Edenderry - Athlone
- MB01 - Ballymore - Moate
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 Moate
There are 3 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Moate.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moate Community School | Post-primary | 910 | |
| St Brigid'S Primary School | Primary | 241 | |
| An Ghrianan N S | Primary | 167 | |
| Bl Oliver Plunkett N S | Primary | 82 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Moate
- Heritage nearby: Hill of Uisneach (15 km) · Clonmacnoise (19 km) · Corlea Trackway (25 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 Moate is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Moate
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €295,000 (-0.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,342 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.3% |
| Westmeath county median | €305k |
| New build / second-hand | €432,000 / €285,000 |
What this means: New builds in Moate sell at about a 52% premium to second-hand homes (€432,000 vs €285,000).
Recent sales in Moate
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | 64 Cois na hAbhainn, Station Road, Moate | Second-hand | €310,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 79 SLIABH RUA, MOATE, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €275,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 109 SLIABH RUA, BALLYMORE ROAD, MOATE | Second-hand | €325,000 |
| 15 May 26 | APT 3 BLOCK D CHURCH LANE, MOATE, COUNTY WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €206,484 |
| 12 May 26 | LAUBAWN, MOUNT TEMPLT, MOATE | Second-hand | €485,000 |
| 08 May 26 | BO ALLENS BAR, MAIN ST, MOATE | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 28 Apr 26 | 45 ARD GRAINNE, MOATE, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €323,000 |
| 10 Apr 26 | 12 GROVEMOUNT, MOATE, WESTMEATH | Second-hand | €270,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Moate median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €229,500 | 60 sales | |
| 2024 | €265,000 | 71 sales | |
| 2025 | €297,500 | 66 sales | |
| 2026 | €280,250 | 20 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Moate
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
Moate compared with County Westmeath
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Westmeath median | 305000 | |
| Moate | 295000 |
Rent or buy in Moate?
At a glance: €295,000 to buy versus €1,342 a month to rent, a 5.5% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Moate
The median home (€295,000) falls in LPT Band 2, a base charge of €235 a year before Westmeath County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Moate: 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 Moate
In the 12 months to July 2026, 38 planning grants were recorded in and around Moate, including 30 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | construction of 2no semi-detached dwelling houses with connection to public services and all associated site works | 2 |
| 2025-07-15 | CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING HOUSE, DOMESTIC GARAGE/FUEL SHED, INSTALL SEPTIC TANK WITH PERCOLATION AREA AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS | 1 |
| 2026-02-10 | construction of a part one-storey, part two-storey detached dwelling and associated single storey garage structure; the construction of a new... | 1 |
| 2025-11-07 | The development will consist of permission to demolish part of, alter, renovate and extend existing dwelling. Permission is also sought to construct... | 1 |
| 2026-04-02 | permission consequent on grant of outline permission (Ref No 2560223) for development which will consist of the construction of a two-storey 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 30 homes approved here in the last year are about 3% of Moate's roughly 1,141 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Moate, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Moate, Westmeath.
View the official OPW flood maps for Moate →
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 · Kinnegad · Athlone · 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 Moate
What's it like to live in Moate?
Moate is a town in Co. Westmeath, about 91 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 57.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Moate?
A home in Moate costs a median €295,000 to buy or €1,342 a month to rent, a 5.5% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Moate to Dublin?
About 91 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Moate?
Schools in Moate include Moate Community School, St Brigid'S Primary School, An Ghrianan N S, Bl Oliver Plunkett N S, among 3 primary and 1 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 Moate 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 Moate?
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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 Moate 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 Moate 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 Moate
Pre-filled with Moate'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.