Place profile · Muinebeag (Bagenalstown), Co. Carlow

Is Muinebeag (Bagenalstown) a good place to live?

Muinebeag (Bagenalstown), Co. Carlow scores 61/100 for quality of life. The median home sells for €232,500 (most €219,000–€336,200), it scores 62/100 for safety (57.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents), 2,726 people live here. It's strongest on affordability and environment, weakest on schools & education.

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

Where Muinebeag (Bagenalstown) sits.

Co. Carlow · 3 bus stops · 1 rail.

49 min
drive to Waterford

Quality of life.

61/100
Affordability100
Environment89
Family & community79
Safety62
Local economy38
Transport & services36
Schools & education22

Homes sell for €232,500.

€219,000€336,200
-36.4%0% new-build9 sales / 2yr

Affordable for its access.

100/100
Affordability score

Clean, green surrounds.

89/100
Environment score

Good for families.

79/100
Family & community score

Quiet and safe.

62/100
57.6/1,000 · Kilkenny/Carlow

The community here.

2,726 people.

Who lives here.

24%
third-level
21%
professional
11.1%
unemployment
Affluence: disadvantaged

A mix of owners and renters.

59.3% own13.2% rent21.3% social

The honest trade-offs.

Transport & services 36/100 Schools & education 22/100

Muinebeag (Bagenalstown): common questions

Is Muinebeag (Bagenalstown) a good place to live?

Muinebeag (Bagenalstown), Co. Carlow, scores 61/100 on BuyerIQ's Quality of Life composite (cost of living excluded). It's strongest on affordability and environment.

Is Muinebeag (Bagenalstown) safe?

Muinebeag (Bagenalstown) scores 62/100 on safety, ~57.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much does it cost to buy a house in Muinebeag (Bagenalstown)?

The median sale price in Muinebeag (Bagenalstown) over the last 24 months was €232,500, most between €219,000 and €336,200 (Property Price Register).

Are there new builds in Muinebeag (Bagenalstown)?

New builds are rare in Muinebeag (Bagenalstown) — under 1% of recent sales (Property Price Register).

Is there much new development or planning activity in Muinebeag (Bagenalstown)?

20 planning applications were lodged within Muinebeag (Bagenalstown) in the last 12 months, covering 70 residential units (114 on record) — measured per town, not just at county level.

Is Muinebeag (Bagenalstown) good for families?

Muinebeag (Bagenalstown) scores 79/100 for families and community.

What are the schools like in Muinebeag (Bagenalstown)?

Muinebeag (Bagenalstown) scores 22/100 for schools and education, with 5 schools in the area.

What is the commute like from Muinebeag (Bagenalstown)?

Muinebeag (Bagenalstown) is about 49 minutes by road from Waterford, with 1 rail stop nearby.

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.