Living in Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Newtownmountkennedy
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Newtownmountkennedy
- Schools in Newtownmountkennedy
- Things to do in and around Newtownmountkennedy
- Where Newtownmountkennedy is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Newtownmountkennedy
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Newtownmountkennedy
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Newtownmountkennedy
- Nearby Wicklow towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Wicklow › Living in Newtownmountkennedy
Newtownmountkennedy is a town in Co. Wicklow, about 34 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 73.3% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €525,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 84 sales · updated July 2026
How Newtownmountkennedy compares: at €525,000 it is 7% above the County Wicklow median of €492k.Recent activity in Newtownmountkennedy: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +9.4% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Newtownmountkennedy — 73.3% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Newtownmountkennedy
3,539 people live in Newtownmountkennedy on Census 2022 night. 73% of households own their home and 22% rent, so Newtownmountkennedy leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (66%). It skews young: 26% are under 15 against 10% aged 65 and over. 39% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,539 |
| Owner-occupied households | 73% |
| Rented households | 22% |
| Aged under 15 | 26% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 31% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% |
| Third level or higher | 39% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 61% |
| Unemployment rate | 6% |
| Commute by car | 66% |
| Commute by public transport | 16% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 12% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Newtownmountkennedy built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Kilcoole (5.1 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Newtownmountkennedy — 4 operators
Getting around Newtownmountkennedy
Newtownmountkennedy is served by 4 public-transport operators running 6 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland and St. Kevin's Bus Service.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| St. Kevin's Bus Service | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- L1 - Newcastle Hospital - Bray Station
- L2 - Sea Road, Newcastle - Bray Station
- X2 - Newcastle - Hawkins Street
- 131 - Bray - Wicklow
- 133 - Dublin - Wicklow
- 181 - Glendalough - Dublin
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 Newtownmountkennedy
There are 3 primary schools in and around Newtownmountkennedy, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtownmountkennedy Primary School | Primary | 368 | DEIS |
| Woodstock Educate Together N.S. | Primary | 150 | |
| St Francis N S | Primary | 90 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Newtownmountkennedy
- Heritage nearby: Glendalough (17 km) · Tully Church (18 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (22 km) · Monkstown Castle (22 km)
- Walking trails in County Wicklow: Wicklow Way · Arklow Loops Glenart Walk · Arklow Loops Kynoch Walk · Arklow Loops Love Lane Walk
- Nature reserves: Wicklow Mountains National Park · Glendalough Nature Reserve · Glenealo Valley Nature Reserve
Where Newtownmountkennedy is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Newtownmountkennedy
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €525,000 (+9.4% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Wicklow county median | €492k |
| New build / second-hand | €534,999 / €440,000 |
What this means: New builds in Newtownmountkennedy sell at about a 22% premium to second-hand homes (€534,999 vs €440,000).
Recent sales in Newtownmountkennedy
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | 71 Alderway, Altidore Gardens, Newtownmountkennedy | New | €462,555 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 33 BARLEYFIELD, WICKLOW HILLS, NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY | Second-hand | €490,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 44 ALDERWAY, ALDERWOOD, NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY | New | €480,176 |
| 02 Jun 26 | 54 ALDERWAY, ALDERWOOD, NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY | New | €440,528 |
| 28 May 26 | 73Alderway, Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow | New | €480,176 |
| 27 May 26 | 63 ALDERWAY, ALDERWOOD, NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY | New | €418,502 |
| 27 May 26 | 70 Alderway, Alderwood, Newtownmountkennedy | New | €440,529 |
| 26 May 26 | 53 Alderway, Alderwood, Newtownmountkennedy | New | €440,529 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Newtownmountkennedy median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €410,000 | 72 sales | |
| 2024 | €470,000 | 229 sales | |
| 2025 | €527,500 | 80 sales | |
| 2026 | €500,000 | 50 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Newtownmountkennedy
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
Newtownmountkennedy compared with County Wicklow
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Newtownmountkennedy | 525000 | |
| County Wicklow median | 492000 |
Local Property Tax in Newtownmountkennedy
The median home (€525,000) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 a year before Wicklow County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Newtownmountkennedy
In the 12 months to July 2026, 57 planning grants were recorded in and around Newtownmountkennedy.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | construction of a new dwelling, garage, wastewater treatment unit and polishing filter, new well, upgrade works to existing entrance onto existing... | |
| 2026-06-04 | new agriculture shed and associate works | |
| 2026-06-02 | 1. a sand arena covered by a shed structure 2. a concrete retaining wall 3. a covered dung stead and associated works | |
| 2026-05-26 | 1. demolition of existing clubhouse comprising 371 sq.m. 2. provision of new clubhouse building comprising 816 sq.m. 3. new carparking layout. 4. new... | |
| 2026-05-20 | proposed dormer dwelling, wastewater treatment system to EPA standards, well, upgraded vehicular entrance, landscaping, PV roof panels, and... |
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.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Newtownmountkennedy, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow.
View the official OPW flood maps for Newtownmountkennedy →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 155,851 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +9.4% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 100.7 |
| 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 Wicklow towns
Greystones · Delgany · Kilcoole · Bray · Wicklow · Rathnew
All Wicklow 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 Newtownmountkennedy
What's it like to live in Newtownmountkennedy?
Newtownmountkennedy is a town in Co. Wicklow, about 34 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 73.3% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Newtownmountkennedy?
A home in Newtownmountkennedy costs a median €525,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Newtownmountkennedy to Dublin?
About 34 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Newtownmountkennedy?
Schools in Newtownmountkennedy include Newtownmountkennedy Primary School, Woodstock Educate Together N.S., St Francis N S, among 3 primary and 0 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 Newtownmountkennedy pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Newtownmountkennedy's median price. 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 Newtownmountkennedy?
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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 Newtownmountkennedy 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 Newtownmountkennedy home
Pre-filled with Newtownmountkennedy'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 Newtownmountkennedy
No RTB rental data for Newtownmountkennedy yet -- starting from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies 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.