Living in Stamullen, Co. Meath: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Stamullen
- Getting around and commuting
- 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
Leinster house prices & rents › Meath › Living 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. Living here costs a median €445,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 38 sales · updated July 2026
How Stamullen compares: at €445,000 it is 9% above the County Meath median of €410k.Recent activity in Stamullen: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 6 new homes approved in the last year; prices +10.7% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
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.
Getting around and commuting
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) | €445,000 (+10.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Meath county median | €410k |
| New build / second-hand | €482,500 / €369,500 |
What this means: New builds in Stamullen sell at about a 31% premium to second-hand homes (€482,500 vs €369,500).
Recent sales in Stamullen
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 26 | 21 GRACEMEADOW COURT, STAMULLEN, MEATH | Second-hand | €330,000 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 29 ELVANA, STAMULLEN, MEATH | Second-hand | €450,000 |
| 28 May 26 | 35 THE PARK, STAMULLEN, CO MEATH | Second-hand | €590,000 |
| 19 May 26 | 13 FORGEHILL WAY, STAMULLEN, MEATH | Second-hand | €510,500 |
| 24 Apr 26 | 23 VILLAGE PARK, KILBRECK, STAMULLEN | Second-hand | €440,000 |
| 17 Apr 26 | 19 FORGEHILL GREEN, STAMULLEN, MEATH | Second-hand | €405,000 |
| 26 Feb 26 | 9 GRANGE CLOSE, STAMULLEN, MEATH | Second-hand | €340,000 |
| 24 Feb 26 | 1 THE MEWS, SILVER BANKS, STAMULLEN | Second-hand | €515,000 |
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 | €450,000 | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stamullen | 445000 | |
| County Meath median | 410000 |
Local Property Tax in Stamullen
The median home (€445,000) 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 July 2026, 34 planning grants were recorded in and around Stamullen, including 6 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025-10-23 | the construction of new dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, new road entrance and all associated siteworks | 1 |
| 2025-08-05 | dwelling house , waste water treatment system and percolation area , access to site via existing entrance gate and all associated site works | 1 |
| 2026-04-21 | The development will consist of renovations, alterations and demolitions to existing single storey dwelling. The revisions include: (a) Demolition of... | 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 6 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 · Bettystown
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 €445,000 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 (OpenStreetMap routing).
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).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Stamullen pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Stamullen'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 Stamullen?
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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 Stamullen 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 Stamullen home
Pre-filled with Stamullen'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 Stamullen
No RTB rental data for Stamullen 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.