Place profile · Droichead Nua (Newbridge), Co. Kildare

Is Droichead Nua (Newbridge) a good place to live?

Droichead Nua (Newbridge) is stagnating.

Below average today — improving in absolute terms, but falling behind the national trend.

↓ Unemployment fell 14% → 9%, in line with nationally↑ Population grew just 1.4% vs 8% nationally

Where Droichead Nua (Newbridge) sits.

Co. Kildare · 42 bus stops · 1 rail.

45 min
drive to Dublin

Ranked #2 in Kildare for quality of life.

66/100
#35 nationally
Transport & services88
Environment74
Affordability72
Family & community66
Safety63
Schools & education57
Local economy43

Homes sell for €390,000.

€295,116€454,031
↑ +2.7%9% new-build204 sales / 2yr

Well connected.

88/100
Transport & services score

Clean, green surrounds.

74/100
Environment score
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Affordable for its access.

72/100
Affordability score

The community here.

23,432 people, up 1.4% since 2016.

Who lives here.

36%
third-level
34%
professional
11.9%
unemployment
Affluence: below average

Mostly owner-occupied.

66.5% own20.8% rent9.5% social

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The honest trade-offs.

↓ Local economy 43/100

Compare with nearby towns.

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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.