Living in New Ross, Co. Wexford: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in New Ross
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around New Ross
- Schools in New Ross
- Things to do in and around New Ross
- Where New Ross is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in New Ross
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in New Ross
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in New Ross
- Nearby Wexford towns
- Population and demographics
Is New Ross a nice place to live?
New Ross is home to about 3,541 households, 46% owner-occupied and 49% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €210,006, versus €285,000 across the South-East region, and the median rent is €1,125 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 10 schools keyed to the town (5 primary, 5 post-primary), and there are 14 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Campile, 12.2 km away, and 9 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
New Ross is a town in Co. Wexford, about 107 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 10 schools, 46.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €210,006 to buy or €1,125 a month to rent (a 6.4% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 148 sales · updated July 2026
Who lives in New Ross: 46.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in New Ross
8,610 people live in New Ross on Census 2022 night. 46% of households own their home and 49% rent, so New Ross leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by car (67%). 19% are under 15 and 16% are aged 65 and over. 27% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 8,610 |
| Owner-occupied households | 46% |
| Rented households | 49% |
| Aged under 15 | 19% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 28% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% |
| Third level or higher | 27% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 49% |
| Unemployment rate | 12% |
| Commute by car | 67% |
| Commute by public transport | 7% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 20% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the New Ross built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Campile (12.2 km away), on the intercity line
Public transport serving New Ross: 4 operators
Getting around New Ross
New Ross is served by 4 public-transport operators running 9 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Éireann, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, TFI Local Link Wexford and Wexford Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Wexford | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 340 - Wexford - Waterford
- 359 - New Ross - Enniscorthy
- 368 - Enniscorthy - New Ross
- 370 - Waterford - New Ross - Wexford
- 372 - New Ross - Foulksmills - Wexford
- 374 - New Ross - Kilkenny
- 392 - Wellingtonbridge - New Ross
- 399 - Hook Head - New Ross
- 887 - Carlow - New Ross
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 New Ross
There are 5 primary and 5 post-primary schools in and around New Ross, 6 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Counsel College | Post-primary | 763 | |
| St. Mary'S Secondary School | Post-primary | 713 | |
| Christian Brothers Secondary School | Post-primary | 413 | DEIS |
| Bunscoil Ris | Primary | 351 | DEIS |
| Bunscoil Nic Amhlaidh | Primary | 312 | DEIS |
| Kennedy College | Post-primary | 196 | DEIS |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Secondary School | Post-primary | 194 | |
| St Canice S Convent | Primary | 186 | DEIS |
| New Ross Educate Together National School | Primary | 135 | DEIS |
| S N Shean Bhoth | Primary | 34 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around New Ross
- Heritage nearby: Saint Mullin’s Ecclesiastical Site (10 km) · Ballyhack Castle (17 km) · Tintern Abbey (19 km) · Jerpoint Abbey (19 km)
- Walking trails in County Wexford: Clody Valley Craan Loop · Clody Valley Long Lane Loop · Abbey Wood Trail · Annagh Hill Turnaround Trail
- Nature reserves: Wexford Wildfowl Reserve · The Raven Nature Reserve · Ballyteigue Burrow Nature Reserve
Where New Ross is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in New Ross
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €210,006 (+16.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,125 |
| Gross rental yield | 6.4% |
| Net yield (est.) | 5.0% |
| Wexford county median | €285k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €210,006 |
Recent sales in New Ross
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 36 STEPHENS COURT, NEW ROSS, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 30 Jun 26 | 47 MICHAEL ST, NEW ROSS, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €115,000 |
| 30 Jun 26 | 62 ROSBERCON COURT, NEW ROSS, CO WEXFORD | Second-hand | €122,000 |
| 29 Jun 26 | 47 BEWLEY ST, NEW ROSS, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €145,000 |
| 29 Jun 26 | KINNAGH, BALLYCULLANE, NEW ROSS | Second-hand | €270,000 |
| 24 Jun 26 | 48 ABBEY VIEW, CAMPILE, NEW ROSS | Second-hand | €160,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | LOWER SOUTHKNOCK, NEW ROSS, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €530,000 |
| 16 Jun 26 | OAKLANDS, NEW ROSS, CO WEXFORD | Second-hand | €630,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
New Ross median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €165,250 | 178 sales | |
| 2024 | €175,406 | 178 sales | |
| 2025 | €201,500 | 156 sales | |
| 2026 | €230,000 | 77 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €913 | €1,130 | €1,193 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in New Ross
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
New Ross compared with County Wexford
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Wexford median | 285000 | |
| New Ross | 210006 |
Rent or buy in New Ross?
At a glance: €210,006 to buy versus €1,125 a month to rent, a 6.4% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in New Ross
The median home (€210,006) falls in LPT Band 1, a base charge of €95 a year before Wexford County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in New Ross: 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 New Ross
In the 12 months to July 2026, 79 planning grants were recorded in and around New Ross, including 112 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-05 | Permission for the proposed erection of 50 no. | 50 |
| 2026-03-06 | Permission for development which will consist of refurbishment and extension | 18 |
| 2025-08-12 | for development at a site which extends to 3.61 hectares on lands located at Millbanks Road (L3443). The development will consist of the following:... | 17 |
| 2026-05-15 | Permission is sought for alterations to previously approved planning ref: | 3 |
| 2025-08-15 | Permission for the demolition of a two storey derelict townhouse, extensions | 2 |
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 112 homes approved here in the last year are about 3% of New Ross's roughly 3,541 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around New Ross, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for New Ross, Wexford.
View the official OPW flood maps for New Ross →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 163,919 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +9.5% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 89.3 |
| New dwelling permissions (South-East region, 2017) | 292 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 Wexford towns
Rosslare · Gorey · Ferns · Bunclody · Mulgannon · Wexford
All Wexford 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 New Ross
What's it like to live in New Ross?
New Ross is a town in Co. Wexford, about 107 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 10 schools, 46.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in New Ross?
A home in New Ross costs a median €210,006 to buy or €1,125 a month to rent, a 6.4% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from New Ross to Dublin?
About 107 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in New Ross?
Schools in New Ross include Good Counsel College, St. Mary'S Secondary School, Christian Brothers Secondary School, Bunscoil Ris, among 5 primary and 5 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of New Ross?
New Ross had a population of 8,610 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
New Ross had a population of 8,610 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 8,610 |
|---|---|
| Households | 3,541 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46% |
| Rented homes | 49% |
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 New Ross 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 New Ross?
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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 New Ross 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 New Ross 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 New Ross
Pre-filled with New Ross'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 New Ross costs
Real figures for New Ross: 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 €913 · 2 bed €1,130 · 3 bed €1,193
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02). Ownership: repayment mortgage on New Ross'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 New Ross house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in New Ross covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.