Living in Rathangan, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Rathangan
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Rathangan
- Schools in Rathangan
- Things to do in and around Rathangan
- Where Rathangan is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Rathangan
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Rathangan
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Rathangan
- Nearby Kildare towns
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Rathangan is a town in Co. Kildare, about 52 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 67.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €357,750 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 42 sales · updated July 2026
How Rathangan compares: at €357,750 it is 23% below the County Kildare median of €465k.Recent activity in Rathangan: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 12 new homes approved in the last year; prices +5.2% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Rathangan — 67.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Rathangan
3,263 people live in Rathangan on Census 2022 night. 68% of households own their home and 27% rent, so Rathangan leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (71%). It skews young: 26% are under 15 against 9% aged 65 and over. 34% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,263 |
| Owner-occupied households | 68% |
| Rented households | 27% |
| Aged under 15 | 26% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 32% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% |
| Third level or higher | 34% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 62% |
| Unemployment rate | 6% |
| Commute by car | 71% |
| Commute by public transport | 4% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 18% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Rathangan built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Kildare (8.5 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Rathangan — 2 operators
Getting around Rathangan
Rathangan is served by 2 public-transport operators running 8 scheduled routes. Operators are Go-Ahead Ireland and TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 126 - Dublin - Rathangan
- 888 - Athy - Allenwood
- 126A - Dublin - Kildare
- 126B - Dublin - Rathangan
- 126D - Dublin - Kildare
- 126E - Dublin - Kildare
- 126T - Dublin - Kildare
- 126X - Dublin - Rathangan
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 Rathangan
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Rathangan, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin | Post-primary | 743 | DEIS |
| Rathangan B N S | Primary | 308 | |
| Scoil Bhride N S | Primary | 286 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Rathangan
- Heritage nearby: Old Kilcullen Monastic Site (20 km) · Dunamase Castle (25 km) · Maynooth Castle (32 km) · Timahoe Round Tower (32 km)
- Walking trails in County Kildare: Barrow Way · Royal Canal Way · Grand Canal Way · Ballydermot/Killyguise Loop
- Nature reserve: Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve
Where Rathangan is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Rathangan
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €357,750 (+5.2% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Kildare county median | €465k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €357,750 |
Recent sales in Rathangan
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | 33 TEMPLE MILLS, RATHANGAN, CO KILDARE | Second-hand | €383,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 32 TEMPLE MILLS, RATHANGAN, KILDARE | Second-hand | €390,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 66 POMEROY PARK, RATHANGAN, KILDARE | Second-hand | €363,500 |
| 22 May 26 | CLONBRIN, RATHANGAN, COUNTY KILDARE | Second-hand | €550,000 |
| 11 May 26 | 18 DOORLEY PARK, RATHANGAN, KILDARE | Second-hand | €310,000 |
| 21 Apr 26 | 1 FEIGHCULLEN, RATHANGAN, CO. KILDARE | Second-hand | €82,500 |
| 21 Apr 26 | 2 FEIGHCULLEN, RATHANGAN, CO. KILDARE | Second-hand | €82,500 |
| 08 Apr 26 | THE THATCHED COTTAGE, FEIGHCULLEN, RATHANGAN | Second-hand | €238,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Rathangan median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €345,000 | 92 sales | |
| 2024 | €297,500 | 26 sales | |
| 2025 | €368,000 | 50 sales | |
| 2026 | €331,000 | 12 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Rathangan
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
Rathangan compared with County Kildare
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Kildare median | 465000 | |
| Rathangan | 357750 |
Local Property Tax in Rathangan
The median home (€357,750) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 a year before Kildare County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Rathangan
In the 12 months to July 2026, 27 planning grants were recorded in and around Rathangan, including 12 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | for (a) Dormer / Storey and a half house type as constructed, (b)Dormer style domestic garage, garden store and fuel store as constructed, (c) All... | 1 |
| 2026-02-13 | for the construction of new two storey style dwelling with access via existing entrance and existing farm lane-way, new recessed entrance from... | 1 |
| 2026-04-17 | construction of new two storey style dwelling, new recessed entrance from existing lane-way, wastewater treatment system and all associated site... | 1 |
| 2026-02-20 | a 2 storey extension to rear and single storey extension to side of existing dwelling and all associated site works. Revised by Significant Further... | 1 |
| 2026-03-26 | (A) the demolition of an existing derelict dwelling, (B) the renovation of an existing cottage, (C) the construction of a two storey extension to an... | 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 12 homes approved here in the last year are about 1% of Rathangan's roughly 1,114 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Rathangan, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Rathangan, Kildare.
View the official OPW flood maps for Rathangan →
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 · Leixlip · Naas · Celbridge · Maynooth · Kilcock
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 Rathangan
What's it like to live in Rathangan?
Rathangan is a town in Co. Kildare, about 52 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 67.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Rathangan?
A home in Rathangan costs a median €357,750 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Rathangan to Dublin?
About 52 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Rathangan?
Schools in Rathangan include Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin, Rathangan B N S, Scoil Bhride N S, among 2 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 Rathangan pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Rathangan'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 Rathangan?
Pre-filled with Rathangan'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 Rathangan property
Pre-filled with Rathangan's median price. Change the purchase price and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
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 Rathangan home
Pre-filled with Rathangan'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 Rathangan
No RTB rental data for Rathangan 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.