Living in Trim, Co. Meath: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Trim
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Trim
- Commute to Dublin from Trim
- Schools in Trim
- Things to do in and around Trim
- Where Trim is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Trim
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Trim
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Trim
- Nearby Meath towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Meath › Living in Trim
Trim is a town in Co. Meath, about 44 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 66.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €410,000 to buy or €1,445 a month to rent (a 4.2% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 204 sales · updated July 2026
How Trim compares: at €410,000 it is 0% above the County Meath median of €410k. Its 4.2% gross yield is below the county average of 4.6%.Recent activity in Trim: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 131 new homes approved in the last year; prices +13.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Trim — 66.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Trim
9,563 people live in Trim on Census 2022 night. 66% of households own their home and 29% rent, so Trim leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (66%). It skews young: 21% are under 15 against 14% aged 65 and over. 40% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 9,563 |
| Owner-occupied households | 66% |
| Rented households | 29% |
| Aged under 15 | 21% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 27% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% |
| Third level or higher | 40% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 58% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 66% |
| Commute by public transport | 10% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 19% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Trim built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Enfield (15.7 km away), on the Maynooth and Sligo lines
Public transport serving Trim — 4 operators
Getting around Trim
Trim is served by 4 public-transport operators running 7 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Éireann, Royal Breffni Tours, Streamline Coaches and TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Royal Breffni Tours | Bus / coach |
| Streamline Coaches | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 111 - Wilton Tce - Trim - Granard - Cavan
- 189 - Navan - Trim - Enfield
- 190 - Drogheda - Navan - Trim
- 109B - Dublin - Dunshaughlin - Trim
- 111X - Dublin express - Athboy - Clonmellon
- DK03 - Trim - Navan - Dundalk
- UM09 - Athboy - Trim - Maynooth
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.
Commute to Dublin from Trim
Driving from Trim to Dublin city centre takes about 46 minutes by car on a clear run. That makes it the 4th-closest to Dublin of the 4 Meath towns we have routed, behind Dunboyne at 25 minutes.
| Town | Drive to Dublin |
|---|---|
| Trim, Meath This town | 46 min |
| Leixlip, Kildare Closest routed town | 22 min |
| Wexford, Wexford Farthest routed town | 106 min |
Door-to-centre driving time routed on OpenStreetMap road data via OSRM, no live traffic. Comparison is against the Leinster commuter towns routed so far. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Schools in Trim
There are 7 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Trim, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne Community School | Post-primary | 998 | DEIS |
| Scoil Mhuire | Post-primary | 820 | |
| St Marys Convent N S | Primary | 521 | |
| Scoil Mhichil Na Buachailli | Primary | 294 | |
| Gaelscoil Na Boinne | Primary | 206 | |
| S N Cill Bhrighde | Primary | 200 | |
| S N Mhuire | Primary | 194 | |
| Trim Educate Together National School | Primary | 174 | |
| St Patricks N S | Primary | 48 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Trim
- Heritage nearby: Trim Castle (0 km) · Bective Abbey (7 km) · Hill of Tara (12 km) · Skreen Church (15 km)
- Walking trails in County Meath: Royal Canal Way · Royal Canal Greenway Walking Trail · Drewstown Woods - Girley Bog walk · Littlewood - Forest Walk
Where Trim is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Trim
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €410,000 (+13.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,445 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.2% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.3% |
| Meath county median | €410k |
| New build / second-hand | €420,000 / €383,750 |
What this means: New builds in Trim sell at about a 9% premium to second-hand homes (€420,000 vs €383,750).
Recent sales in Trim
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | 34 Charterschool Park, Trim | New | €374,449 |
| 22 Jun 26 | 4 Charterschool Park, Trim, Co Meath | New | €374,449 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 13 Charterschool Park, Trim | New | €383,260 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 14 Charterschool Park, Trim | New | €370,044 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 77 CHARTERHOUSE AVE, TRIM | New | €374,449 |
| 16 Jun 26 | 1 The Charter School Park, Trim | New | €374,449 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 33 Charterschool Park, Trim | New | €374,450 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 13 MANORLANDS CRESCENT, TRIM, MEATH | Second-hand | €487,500 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Trim median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €385,000 | 175 sales | |
| 2024 | €346,000 | 102 sales | |
| 2025 | €379,999 | 185 sales | |
| 2026 | €422,500 | 60 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,395 | €1,676 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Trim
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
Trim compared with County Meath
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 410000 | |
| County Meath median | 410000 |
Rent or buy in Trim?
At a glance: €410,000 to buy versus €1,445 a month to rent, a 4.2% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Trim
The median home (€410,000) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 a year before Meath County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Trim: 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 Trim
In the 12 months to July 2026, 94 planning grants were recorded in and around Trim, including 131 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | The development will consist of: (A) The construction of 85 no. residential dwellings comprising: 73 no. houses (6 no. 2 bedroom dwellings, 64 no. 3... | 82 |
| 2026-01-26 | File Ref: TA200911 - to retain the basement development previously constructed with a floor area of 190 sqM on each site 4, 5 and 6 with the planning... | 3 |
| 2026-03-18 | File Ref: 211748 - the development consists of to construct (1) part single, part two storey type dwelling (2) detached domestic garage (3) install... | 2 |
| 2026-03-20 | File Ref: TA201324 - the provision of a new single storey dwelling, detached garage and a new wastewater treatment system, together with the... | 2 |
| 2026-03-09 | File Ref: 211911 - Construction of a two storey style dwelling with detached domestic garage, install proprietary sewage treament system & new... | 2 |
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 131 homes approved here in the last year are about 4% of Trim's roughly 3,307 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Trim, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Trim, Meath.
View the official OPW flood maps for Trim →
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 · Stamullen · Clonee
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 Trim
What's it like to live in Trim?
Trim is a town in Co. Meath, about 44 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 66.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Trim?
A home in Trim costs a median €410,000 to buy or €1,445 a month to rent, a 4.2% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Trim to Dublin?
About 44 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Trim?
Schools in Trim include Boyne Community School, Scoil Mhuire, St Marys Convent N S, Scoil Mhichil Na Buachailli, among 7 primary and 2 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 Trim pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Trim?
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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 Trim 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 Trim 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 Trim
Pre-filled with Trim'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.