Living in Rosslare, Co. Wexford: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Rosslare
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Rosslare
- Schools in Rosslare
- Things to do in and around Rosslare
- Where Rosslare is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Rosslare
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Rosslare
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Rosslare
- Nearby Wexford towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Wexford › Living in Rosslare
Rosslare is a town in Co. Wexford, about 111 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 63.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €345,000 to buy or €1,155 a month to rent (a 4.0% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 26 sales · updated July 2026
How Rosslare compares: at €345,000 it is 21% above the County Wexford median of €285k. Its 4.0% gross yield is below the county average of 5.1%.Recent activity in Rosslare: latest recorded sale May 2026; 189 new homes approved in the last year; prices +11.3% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Rosslare — 63.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Rosslare
1,795 people live in Rosslare on Census 2022 night. 63% of households own their home and 32% rent, so Rosslare leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (71%). It skews older: 24% are aged 65 and over against 19% under 15. 39% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,795 |
| Owner-occupied households | 63% |
| Rented households | 32% |
| Aged under 15 | 19% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 20% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% |
| Third level or higher | 39% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 48% |
| Unemployment rate | 6% |
| Commute by car | 71% |
| Commute by public transport | 13% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 11% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Rosslare built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Rosslare Strand (in the town), on the Rosslare line
Public transport serving Rosslare — Rail + bus
Getting around Rosslare
Rosslare is served by 3 public-transport operators running 5 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail and TFI Local Link Wexford.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| TFI Local Link Wexford | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 132 - Dublin - Carnew - Bunclody
- 370 - Waterford - New Ross - Wexford
- 379 - Wexford - Curracloe - Gorey
- 387 - Wexford - Rosslare Harbour
- rail - Dublin - Europort
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 Rosslare
There are 3 primary schools in and around Rosslare, 3 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilrane N S | Primary | 292 | DEIS |
| S N Clochar Mhuire | Primary | 156 | DEIS |
| S N Mhuire | Primary | 64 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Rosslare
- Heritage nearby: Tintern Abbey (31 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 Rosslare is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Rosslare
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €345,000 (+11.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,155 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.0% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.1% |
| Wexford county median | €285k |
| New build / second-hand | €4,843,763 / €309,000 |
What this means: New builds in Rosslare sell at about a 1468% premium to second-hand homes (€4,843,763 vs €309,000).
Recent sales in Rosslare
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 26 | MARYVILLE, 5 GRANGE RD, ROSSLARE | Second-hand | €430,000 |
| 04 May 26 | 29 SOUTH BAY POINT, ROSSLARE STRAND, ROSSLARE | Second-hand | €245,000 |
| 02 Apr 26 | 3 KINSELLA MEADOWS, ROSSLARE, CO. WEXFORD | Second-hand | €510,000 |
| 24 Mar 26 | 5 BAYSIDE COURT, ROSSLARE STRAND, ROSSLARE | Second-hand | €260,000 |
| 13 Mar 26 | 19 ROSETOWN VILLAGE, ROSSLARE, CO WEXFORD | Second-hand | €302,000 |
| 05 Mar 26 | 14 CEDAR COURT, ROSSLARE, WEXFORD | Second-hand | €560,000 |
| 18 Feb 26 | UNIT 85 PORTSIDE ESTATE, ROSSLARE, CO WEXFORD | Second-hand | €110,000 |
| 09 Feb 26 | 18 STRAND COURT, WALSHESLOUGH, ROSSLARE | Second-hand | €242,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Rosslare median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €300,000 | 35 sales | |
| 2024 | €282,750 | 26 sales | |
| 2025 | €407,500 | 22 sales | |
| 2026 | €339,000 | 14 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Rosslare
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
Rosslare compared with County Wexford
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Rosslare | 345000 | |
| County Wexford median | 285000 |
Rent or buy in Rosslare?
At a glance: €345,000 to buy versus €1,155 a month to rent, a 4.0% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Rosslare
The median home (€345,000) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 a year before Wexford County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Rosslare: 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 Rosslare
In the 12 months to July 2026, 76 planning grants were recorded in and around Rosslare, including 189 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | Permission for the erection of 74 no. residential units within | 74 |
| 2025-10-01 | Permission for a mixed residential development of 39 no. dwelling units, to | 39 |
| 2025-12-10 | Permission for a proposed development which will consist of the | 27 |
| 2026-04-17 | Permission is sought for the proposed construction of 12 number fully serviced | 12 |
| 2025-12-10 | Permission for the proposed change of use from previously granted creche to 3 no | 5 |
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 189 homes approved here in the last year are about 30% of Rosslare's roughly 639 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Rosslare, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Rosslare, Wexford.
View the official OPW flood maps for Rosslare →
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
Gorey · Ferns · Bunclody · Mulgannon · Wexford · Enniscorthy
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 Rosslare
What's it like to live in Rosslare?
Rosslare is a town in Co. Wexford, about 111 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 63.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Rosslare?
A home in Rosslare costs a median €345,000 to buy or €1,155 a month to rent, a 4.0% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Rosslare to Dublin?
About 111 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Rosslare?
Schools in Rosslare include Kilrane N S, S N Clochar Mhuire, S N Mhuire, 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 Rosslare pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Rosslare?
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Stamp duty on a Rosslare 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 Rosslare 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 Rosslare
Pre-filled with Rosslare'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.