Place profile · Ceanannas Mór (Kells), Co. Meath

Is Ceanannas Mór (Kells) a good place to live?

Ceanannas Mór (Kells), Co. Meath scores 57/100 for quality of life, #72 of the 108 Irish areas BuyerIQ ranks, and its fundamentals are rated “steady — moves with the market”. The median home sells for €330,000 (most €280,000–€375,000), it scores 74/100 for safety (40 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 6,050 people live here. It's strongest on affordability and environment, weakest on transport & services.

Updated August 2026 · Property Price Register + 20+ official sources, refreshed daily

Ceanannas Mór (Kells) is moving with the market.

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

Prices up 16.9%

Where Ceanannas Mór (Kells) sits.

Co. Meath · 9 bus stops · no rail.

55 min
drive to Dublin

#72 of 108 for quality of life in Ireland.

57/100
#72 liveability#66 value
Affordability94
Environment84
Family & community83
Safety74
Schools & education42
Local economy34
Transport & services26

Ranked on quality of life alone — cost of living excluded, so the genuinely best areas rank top even though they cost more. Factor in price and Ceanannas Mór (Kells) is #66 of 108 for value for money (most quality of life per euro).

Homes sell for €330,000.

€280,000€375,000
↑ +16.9%10.9% new-build117 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

94/100
Affordability score

Clean, green surrounds.

84/100
Environment score

Good for families.

83/100
Family & community score

Quiet and safe.

74/100
40/1,000 · Cavan/Monaghan

The community here.

6,050 people.

Who lives here.

31%
third-level
29%
professional
12.4%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

63.6% own20.9% rent12.2% social

The honest trade-offs.

Local economy 34/100 Transport & services 26/100

Ceanannas Mór (Kells): common questions

Is Ceanannas Mór (Kells) a good place to live?

Ceanannas Mór (Kells), Co. Meath, scores 57/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded) — #72 of the 108 areas we rank. It's strongest on affordability and environment.

Is Ceanannas Mór (Kells) safe?

Ceanannas Mór (Kells) scores 74/100 on safety, ~40.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much does it cost to buy a house in Ceanannas Mór (Kells)?

The median sale price in Ceanannas Mór (Kells) over the last 24 months was €330,000, most between €280,000 and €375,000 (Property Price Register).

Is Ceanannas Mór (Kells) on the up?

Ceanannas Mór (Kells) is rated "Steady — moves with the market" — prices up 16.9%.

Are there new builds in Ceanannas Mór (Kells)?

About 11% of homes sold in Ceanannas Mór (Kells) in the last 24 months were new builds (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Ceanannas Mór (Kells)?

14 planning applications were lodged within Ceanannas Mór (Kells) in the last 12 months, covering 8 residential units (148 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Ceanannas Mór (Kells) good for families?

Ceanannas Mór (Kells) scores 83/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Ceanannas Mór (Kells)?

Ceanannas Mór (Kells) scores 42/100 for schools and education, with 5 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Ceanannas Mór (Kells)?

Ceanannas Mór (Kells) is about 55 minutes by road from Dublin.

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 August 2026.