Living in Sallins, Co. Kildare: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Sallins
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Sallins
- Schools in Sallins
- Things to do in and around Sallins
- Where Sallins is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Sallins
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Sallins
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Sallins
- Nearby Kildare towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Kildare › Living in Sallins
Sallins is a town in Co. Kildare, about 33 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 63.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €424,000 to buy or €1,652 a month to rent (a 4.7% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 66 sales · updated July 2026
How Sallins compares: at €424,000 it is 9% below the County Kildare median of €465k. Its 4.7% gross yield is above the county average of 4.5%.Recent activity in Sallins: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 24 new homes approved in the last year; prices +29.7% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Sallins — 63.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Sallins
6,269 people live in Sallins on Census 2022 night. 64% of households own their home and 33% rent, so Sallins leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (56%). It skews young: 24% are under 15 against 5% aged 65 and over. 55% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 6,269 |
| Owner-occupied households | 64% |
| Rented households | 33% |
| Aged under 15 | 24% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 33% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% |
| Third level or higher | 55% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 66% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 56% |
| Commute by public transport | 23% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 16% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Sallins built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Sallins (in the town), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Sallins — Rail + bus
Getting around Sallins
Sallins is served by 4 public-transport operators running 12 scheduled routes. Operators are Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, JJ Kavanagh, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow and TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 139 - Blanchardstown - Naas
- 821 - Newbridge - Sallins
- 885 - Baltinglass - Sallins
- 895 - Sallins - Glendalough
- UM06 - Athy - Maynooth
- UM12 - Carlow - Naas - Maynooth
- UM14 - Portlaoise - Maynooth
- rail - Dublin - Galway
- rail - Dublin - Limerick
- rail - Dublin - Waterford
- rail - Dublin - Westport
- Commuter - Dublin - Portlaoise
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 Sallins
There are 2 primary schools in and around Sallins.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurences National School | Primary | 646 | |
| Caragh N S | Primary | 454 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Sallins
- Heritage nearby: Maynooth Castle (15 km) · Old Kilcullen Monastic Site (17 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (26 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (26 km)
- Walking trails in County Kildare: Barrow Way · Royal Canal Way · Grand Canal Way · Ballydermot/Killyguise Loop
- Nature reserve: Pollardstown Fen Nature Reserve
Where Sallins is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Sallins
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €424,000 (+29.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,652 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.7% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.6% |
| Kildare county median | €465k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €424,000 |
Recent sales in Sallins
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 26 | B 20 THE WATERWAYS, SALLINS, KILDARE | Second-hand | €244,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 8 CASTLESIZE VALE, SALLINS, KILDARE | Second-hand | €600,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 2 THE VIEW, SALLINS PARK, SALLINS | Second-hand | €440,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 11 CASTLESIZE WAY, SALLINS, KILDARE | Second-hand | €670,000 |
| 14 May 26 | 8 WILLOW GROVE, SALLINS, KILDARE | Second-hand | €240,000 |
| 13 May 26 | 30 WILLOW GROVE, SALLINS, KILDARE | Second-hand | €321,000 |
| 08 May 26 | 61 WILLOUISE, SALLINS, CO KILDARE | Second-hand | €630,000 |
| 01 May 26 | 51 WILLOW GROVE, CLANE RD, SALLINS | Second-hand | €253,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Sallins median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €345,000 | 62 sales | |
| 2024 | €324,000 | 66 sales | |
| 2025 | €387,500 | 60 sales | |
| 2026 | €435,000 | 30 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,515 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Sallins
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
Sallins compared with County Kildare
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Kildare median | 465000 | |
| Sallins | 424000 |
Rent or buy in Sallins?
At a glance: €424,000 to buy versus €1,652 a month to rent, a 4.7% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Sallins
The median home (€424,000) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 a year before Kildare County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Sallins: 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 Sallins
In the 12 months to July 2026, 37 planning grants were recorded in and around Sallins, including 24 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-29 | for 18 no. residential units comprising 4 no. apartments (1 no. 1 bed, 1 no. 3 bed & 2 no. 2 bed ) and 14 no. houses (8 no. 3 bed, 6 no. 4 bed), a... | 14 |
| 2025-09-05 | for (A) the erection of a storey and a half type house, (B) garage / fuel store for domestic use, (C) the installation of a septic tank with... | 1 |
| 2026-05-18 | The development will consist of new two storey style dwelling & domestic garage with access via existing entrance serving applicant’s family dwelling... | 1 |
| 2026-04-14 | a redesigned and repositioned storey and a half style dwelling and associated detached garage from that approved under application 23/60365, opening... | 1 |
| 2025-08-22 | for the construction of a part single part two storey detached four bedroom dwelling (GFA: 217 sq.m.); a detached garage building with an en-suite... | 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 24 homes approved here in the last year are about 1% of Sallins's roughly 2,087 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Sallins, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Sallins, Kildare.
View the official OPW flood maps for Sallins →
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 Sallins
What's it like to live in Sallins?
Sallins is a town in Co. Kildare, about 33 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 63.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Sallins?
A home in Sallins costs a median €424,000 to buy or €1,652 a month to rent, a 4.7% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Sallins to Dublin?
About 33 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Sallins?
Schools in Sallins include St Laurences National School, Caragh N S, among 2 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 Sallins pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Sallins?
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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 Sallins 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 Sallins 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 Sallins
Pre-filled with Sallins'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.