Place profile · Allenwood, Co. Kildare

Is Allenwood a good place to live?

Allenwood is moving with the market.

Below average today — tracking the national trend — no strong local tailwind or headwind.

↓ Unemployment fell 12% → 8%, in line with nationally↑ Prices up 31.2%

Where Allenwood sits.

Co. Kildare · 3 bus stops · no rail.

52 min
drive to Dublin

Ranked #2 in Kildare for quality of life.

66/100
#35 nationally
Family & community81
Environment73
Affordability66
Transport & services64
Safety63
Local economy62
Schools & education56

Homes sell for €380,000.

€295,154€429,750
↑ +31.2%50% new-build40 sales / 2yr

Good for families.

81/100
Family & community score

Clean, green surrounds.

73/100
Environment score
€€

Affordable for its access.

66/100
Affordability score

The community here.

1,037 people.

Who lives here.

26%
third-level
29%
professional
10%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

84.8% own6.4% rent2.8% social

For sale in Allenwood right now.

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Sale prices from the Property Price Register (rolling 24 months). Quality of Life averages seven equal-weighted dimensions from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets (CSO census + SAPS, Garda crime, SEAI, EPA, DES schools, GTFS). Population is CSO Census 2022; the “on the up” trajectory compares 2016→2022. Figures refresh daily · an area assessment, not advice on a specific property. Updated 2026.