About Kilbride
Kilbride is a small, rural locality in east County Wicklow, centred in the countryside between the coast at Brittas Bay and Wicklow Town, with Glenealy, Rathdrum and Redcross also nearby. It has a peaceful, dispersed character rather than a conventional village centre, and homes are generally surrounded by farmland, woodland and open Wicklow scenery. Day-to-day living is car-dependent, although Wicklow Town and Rathdrum provide a wider range of shops, services and employment connections. St. Mary's National School in nearby Barndarrig is the closest named primary-school option, while families can look towards schools in Wicklow, Rathdrum and surrounding villages for further education. The M11 is the principal commuting route, giving access towards Dublin, Arklow and the wider southeast, while rail services are available from Wicklow and Rathdrum stations. Local social life is based around nearby village pubs, community facilities and sports clubs, with Brittas Bay offering a popular coastal amenity and Wicklow town providing more restaurants, cafés and retail choice. The area suits residents seeking space, quiet and countryside access while remaining within reach of the coast, Wicklow Mountains and larger settlements.
Property Market in Kilbride
Based on 3 properties for sale in Kilbride
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Kilbride
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Barndarrig and surrounding rural areas.
Visit website ↗Several primary options are available in and around the county town.
Mixed post-primary school serving Wicklow Town and surrounding communities.
Established co-educational secondary school serving families across east Wicklow.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main north-south route linking east Wicklow with Dublin, Arklow and the southeast.
Irish Rail station providing services north towards Dublin and south along the coast.
Coastal rail station serving Rathdrum and nearby inland Wicklow communities.
Local and regional buses connect the county town with surrounding settlements.
Regional routes provide connections towards Rathdrum, Redcross, Wicklow and the coast.
Amenities
Long sandy beach popular for swimming, walking and family seaside outings.
Nearby county town offers supermarkets, independent shops, services and everyday essentials.
Public library providing books, study facilities, events and community services.
Coastal golf course offering scenic play beside Wicklow town and the Irish Sea.
Well-known Wicklow destination combining crafts, gifts, food and a popular café.
Historic town pub offering drinks and food in a central Wicklow setting.
Nearby market town with cafés, pubs, shops and practical local services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
County-town GAA club offering Gaelic games and community sporting activities.
Local rugby club with teams and fixtures for different age groups.
Established coastal club providing golf, social membership and clubhouse facilities.
Community activity around the coastal settlement and its local amenities.
Recognised Irish retail and hospitality business with a Wicklow-area visitor destination.
Nearby Areas
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