Living in Stamullen, Co. Meath: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Stamullen
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Stamullen
- Schools in Stamullen
- Things to do in and around Stamullen
- Where Stamullen is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Stamullen
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Stamullen
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Stamullen
- Nearby Meath towns
- Population and demographics
Is Stamullen a nice place to live?
Stamullen is home to about 1,151 households, 85% owner-occupied and 13% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €425,000, versus €450,000 across the Mid-East region. The Department of Education dataset lists 2 schools keyed to the town (1 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 15 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Gormanston, 3.2 km away, and 10 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Stamullen is a town in Co. Meath, about 35 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 84.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €425,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 28 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Stamullen: 84.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Stamullen
3,720 people live in Stamullen on Census 2022 night. 85% of households own their home and 13% rent, so Stamullen leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (65%). It skews young: 27% are under 15 against 5% aged 65 and over. 43% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,720 |
| Owner-occupied households | 85% |
| Rented households | 13% |
| Aged under 15 | 27% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 28% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% |
| Third level or higher | 43% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 68% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 65% |
| Commute by public transport | 14% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 15% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Stamullen built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Gormanston (3.2 km away), on the Drogheda/Dundalk and Rosslare lines
Public transport serving Stamullen: Rail + bus
Getting around Stamullen
Stamullen is served by 5 public-transport operators running 10 scheduled routes. Operators are Balbriggan Express, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, Matthews Coach Hire and TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Balbriggan Express | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Matthews Coach Hire | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 101 - Dublin - Airport - Drogheda
- 191 - Stamullen - Dublin
- 192 - Swords - Balbriggan
- 195 - Balbriggan - Ashbourne
- 901 - Dundalk - Drogheda - Dublin
- 910 - Bettystown - Laytown - Dublin
- 101X - Wilton Tce - Drogheda - Termon Abbey
- 901M - Drogheda - Dublin
- rail - Dublin - Drogheda/Dundalk
- 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 Stamullen
There are 1 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Stamullen.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S N Naomh Padraig | Primary | 524 | |
| Franciscan College | Post-primary | 354 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Stamullen
- Heritage nearby: Lusk (13 km) · Newgrange Passage Tomb (16 km) · Knowth Passage Tomb Cemetery (17 km) · Mellifont Abbey (18 km)
- Walking trails in County Meath: Royal Canal Way · Royal Canal Greenway Walking Trail · Drewstown Woods - Girley Bog walk · Littlewood - Forest Walk
Where Stamullen is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Stamullen
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €425,000 (-0.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | n/a |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Meath county median | €450k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €425,000 |
Recent sales in Stamullen
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 26 | 16 VILLAGE PARK, KILBRECK, STAMULLEN | Second-hand | €420,000 |
| 10 Aug 26 | 12 GRANGE RISE, STAMULLEN, MEATH | Second-hand | €275,000 |
| 07 Aug 26 | COCKHILL, STAMULLEN, CO MEATH | Second-hand | €410,000 |
| 22 Jul 26 | 2 FORGEHILL PARK, STAMULLEN, MEATH | Second-hand | €590,000 |
| 17 Jul 26 | 15 MILL CLOSE, STAMULLEN, MEATH | Second-hand | €295,500 |
| 14 Jul 26 | HAZELWOOD LODGE, HERBERTSTOWN, STAMULLEN | Second-hand | €795,000 |
| 30 Jun 26 | 15 THE CRESCENT, SILVERBANKS, STAMULLEN | Second-hand | €430,000 |
| 16 Jun 26 | 21 GRACEMEADOW COURT, STAMULLEN, MEATH | Second-hand | €330,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Stamullen median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €335,000 | 28 sales | |
| 2024 | €365,000 | 27 sales | |
| 2025 | €425,000 | 41 sales | |
| 2026 | €440,000 | 21 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Stamullen
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
Stamullen compared with County Meath
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Meath median | 450000 | |
| Stamullen | 425000 |
Local Property Tax in Stamullen
The median home (€425,000) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 a year before Meath County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Stamullen
In the 12 months to September 2026, 38 planning grants were recorded in and around Stamullen, including 9 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | File Ref: 21488 - proposed two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system and polishing filter, alteration of existing... | 2 |
| 2025-11-11 | dwelling house , detached garage with covered connection to dwelling , new vehicle entrance from public road , connection to public services and all... | 1 |
| 2025-11-10 | a two storey dwelling, vehicular entrance on to laneway & all associated site works | 1 |
| 2026-09-04 | the development will consist of the construction of a two storey style dwelling, a detached domestic garage, domestic wastewater disposal system, new... | 1 |
| 2025-10-23 | the construction of new dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, new road entrance and all associated siteworks | 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 9 homes approved here in the last year are about 1% of Stamullen's roughly 1,151 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Stamullen, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Stamullen, Meath.
View the official OPW flood maps for Stamullen →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 220,826 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +13.2% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 98.4 |
| 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 Meath towns
Dunboyne · Ashbourne · Dunshaughlin · Ratoath · Clonee · Trim
All Meath 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 Stamullen
What's it like to live in Stamullen?
Stamullen is a town in Co. Meath, about 35 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 84.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Stamullen?
A home in Stamullen costs a median €425,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Stamullen to Dublin?
About 35 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Stamullen?
Schools in Stamullen include S N Naomh Padraig, Franciscan College, among 1 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Stamullen?
Stamullen had a population of 3,720 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Stamullen had a population of 3,720 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 3,720 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,151 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85% |
| Rented homes | 13% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Each point is the median of that calendar year's open-market sales on the Property Price Register. 2026 is a part year, covering the 21 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €425,000.
Could a home in Stamullen pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Stamullen's median price. There's no RTB rent for Stamullen yet, so the monthly rent below is an estimate. Change it to a real 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 Stamullen?
Pre-filled with Stamullen's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Assumes 4x gross income for a first-time buyer or 3.5x otherwise, plus your deposit, with no minimum deposit applied (the Central Bank's 10% floor can cap the price lower; the affordability calculator applies it), and a 3.7% rate over 30 years unless you change them.
Central Bank of Ireland mortgage measures (since Jan 2023): first-time buyers can borrow up to 4x gross income, movers and second or subsequent buyers up to 3.5x, both with a minimum 10% deposit. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Stamullen property
Pre-filled with Stamullen's median price. Change the purchase price, tick new build if it applies, and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
Irish residential stamp duty (rates in force since 2 October 2024): 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% from €1,000,000 to €1,500,000; 6% on any amount above €1,500,000. New builds: duty is charged on the price net of 13.5% VAT. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Stamullen home
Pre-filled with Stamullen's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025) and your local authority's 2026 adjustment factor.
Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table and Local Adjustment Factors (source: revenue.ie). Each local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT service for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Stamullen
No RTB rental data for Stamullen yet, so this starts from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies are covered by national rent control: for a standard tenancy the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower. This computes the 2% leg as an illustrative cap.
No figure for this tenancy type: it follows CPI with no 2% cap and this widget holds no CPI series. Use the official RTB Rent Calculator.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). Illustrative, not legal advice: if CPI is below 2% the lawful ceiling is lower, and the RTB Rent Calculator at rtb.ie is the official tool.
What a month in Stamullen costs
Real figures for Stamullen: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Stamullen'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.
More on Stamullen
- Stamullen house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Stamullen: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Meath: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Planning applications in Co. Meath: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.