Living in Tullow, Co. Carlow: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Tullow
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Tullow
- Schools in Tullow
- Things to do in and around Tullow
- Where Tullow is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Tullow
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Tullow
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Tullow
- Nearby Carlow towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Carlow › Living in Tullow
Tullow is a town in Co. Carlow, about 67 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 7 schools, 50.3% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €265,000 to buy or €1,325 a month to rent (a 6.0% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 79 sales · updated July 2026
How Tullow compares: at €265,000 it is 17% below the County Carlow median of €318k. Its 6.0% gross yield is above the county average of 5.1%.Recent activity in Tullow: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 67 new homes approved in the last year; prices +7.1% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Tullow — 50.3% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Tullow
5,138 people live in Tullow on Census 2022 night. 50% of households own their home and 43% rent, so Tullow leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (69%). It skews young: 24% are under 15 against 12% aged 65 and over. 26% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 5,138 |
| Owner-occupied households | 50% |
| Rented households | 43% |
| Aged under 15 | 24% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 30% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% |
| Third level or higher | 26% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 54% |
| Unemployment rate | 8% |
| Commute by car | 69% |
| Commute by public transport | 5% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 21% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Tullow built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Carlow (13.1 km away), on the Waterford line
Public transport serving Tullow — 5 operators
Getting around Tullow
Tullow is served by 5 public-transport operators running 5 scheduled routes. Operators are Ardcavan Coach Tours, Bus Éireann, JJ Kavanagh, TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow and TFI Local Link Wexford.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Ardcavan Coach Tours | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Wexford | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 132 - Dublin - Carnew - Bunclody
- 369 - Enniscorthy - Tullow
- 800 - Arklow - Carlow
- 874 - Hacketstown - Carlow
- UM04 - Wexford - 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.
Schools in Tullow
There are 6 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Tullow, 3 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullow Community School | Post-primary | 871 | |
| S N Muire Lourdes | Primary | 195 | DEIS |
| Scoil Nais Bhride | Primary | 190 | |
| Rathoe Ns | Primary | 175 | |
| S N Phadraig Naofa | Primary | 150 | DEIS |
| St Columbas N S | Primary | 93 | DEIS |
| Scoil Muire Gan Smal | Primary | 61 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Tullow
- Heritage nearby: Aghowle Church (9 km) · Browneshill Megalithic Tomb (10 km) · Baltinglass Abbey (16 km) · The Dwyer McAllister Cottage (21 km)
- Walking trails in County Carlow: Bahana Forest Trail · Clashganny Lock Loop · Clashganny Viewing Point Loop · Clogrennane Wood Loop
Where Tullow is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Tullow
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €265,000 (+7.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,325 |
| Gross rental yield | 6.0% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.7% |
| Carlow county median | €318k |
| New build / second-hand | €317,500 / €265,000 |
What this means: New builds in Tullow sell at about a 20% premium to second-hand homes (€317,500 vs €265,000).
Recent sales in Tullow
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | APT 7 BLOCK A, RIVERVIEW APTS, TULLOW | Second-hand | €141,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 3 BIRCH AVE, PHELIM WOOD, TULLOW | Second-hand | €270,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | SHILLELAGH ROAD, TULLOW, CO. CARLOW | Second-hand | €450,000 |
| 16 Jun 26 | 39 RATHSILLAN, CARLOW RD, TULLOW | Second-hand | €360,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | CROSSLOW, TULLOW, CARLOW | Second-hand | €220,000 |
| 08 Jun 26 | 13 RATHSILLAN, CARLOW RD, TULLOW | Second-hand | €265,000 |
| 28 May 26 | 28 RATHSILLAN, TULLOW, CARLOW | Second-hand | €355,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 17 MAPLE COURT PHELIM WOOD, TULLOW, CARLOW | Second-hand | €240,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Tullow median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €225,000 | 64 sales | |
| 2024 | €248,600 | 64 sales | |
| 2025 | €255,000 | 70 sales | |
| 2026 | €265,000 | 35 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | €1,374 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Tullow
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
Tullow compared with County Carlow
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Carlow median | 318000 | |
| Tullow | 265000 |
Rent or buy in Tullow?
At a glance: €265,000 to buy versus €1,325 a month to rent, a 6.0% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Tullow
The median home (€265,000) falls in LPT Band 2, a base charge of €235 a year before Carlow County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Tullow: 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 Tullow
In the 12 months to July 2026, 51 planning grants were recorded in and around Tullow, including 67 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | the development comprises of the demolition of 2no. existing sheds and the development of 35 no. residential units (14 no. three bedroom two storey... | 33 |
| 2026-05-06 | the construction of 2 no. single storey, semi-detached, 2 bedroom dwellings with connections to existing public services and all associated site works | 3 |
| 2026-05-26 | construction of a single storey dwelling house, domestic garage, new site entrance, bored well, proprietary treatment system and associated... | 2 |
| 2025-12-16 | the erection of a dwelling house, garage/store, installation of a treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works | 2 |
| 2025-12-04 | the construction of a new dwelling, domestic garage, wastewater treatment unit and polishing filter, new well, upgrade existing entrance onto public... | 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 67 homes approved here in the last year are about 4% of Tullow's roughly 1,870 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Tullow, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Tullow, Carlow.
View the official OPW flood maps for Tullow →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 61,968 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +8.8% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 93.7 |
| 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 Carlow towns
All Carlow 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 Tullow
What's it like to live in Tullow?
Tullow is a town in Co. Carlow, about 67 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 7 schools, 50.3% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Tullow?
A home in Tullow costs a median €265,000 to buy or €1,325 a month to rent, a 6.0% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Tullow to Dublin?
About 67 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Tullow?
Schools in Tullow include Tullow Community School, S N Muire Lourdes, Scoil Nais Bhride, Rathoe Ns, among 6 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 Tullow pay as a buy-to-let?
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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 Tullow?
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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 Tullow 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 Tullow 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 Tullow
Pre-filled with Tullow'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.