About Kilbride
Kilbride is a small, rural locality in County Wicklow, in the A67 area between the coast and the foothills, with nearby communities including Brittas Bay, Glenealy, Rathdrum, Redcross, Wicklow Town and Blainroe. It has a peaceful countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and woodland rather than a conventional village centre. Daily life is generally car-dependent, although the N11 provides a practical commuting route towards Wicklow, Arklow and Dublin, while nearby towns supply most shopping and services. St. Mary's National School in Barndarrig is the closest named primary-school option, with further education choices available in Wicklow Town, Rathdrum and surrounding villages. Residents typically use Wicklow Town and Arklow for larger supermarkets, healthcare, banking and broader retail, while smaller local shops, pubs and cafés are found in the surrounding settlements. The nearby coastline at Brittas Bay and Blainroe offers beaches and walks, and the Wicklow countryside provides plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling and outdoor recreation. Glenealy, Rathdrum, Redcross and Wicklow Town also provide community facilities, sports clubs and places to eat, giving Kilbride a quiet rural base within reach of more active local centres.
Property Market in Kilbride
Based on 4 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 communities.
Visit website ↗Primary school in Wicklow Town offering an inclusive, child-centred education.
Mixed post-primary school serving Wicklow Town and surrounding areas.
Secondary school option in Wicklow Town with an inclusive educational ethos.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main regional commuting route linking the area with Wicklow, Arklow and Dublin.
DART and commuter rail services connect Wicklow Town with Dublin and neighbouring stations.
Nearby rail station serving the Dublin–Wexford corridor north of Rathdrum.
Local and regional bus connections serve Wicklow Town and surrounding communities.
Rail station providing services towards Dublin, Wicklow and the south-east.
Amenities
Popular sandy beach nearby, offering swimming, walking and family seaside recreation.
Coastal amenity south of Wicklow Town, known for beach walks and sea views.
Well-known visitor destination with crafts, food, gifts and a popular café.
Provides supermarkets, independent shops, pharmacies, cafés and everyday local services.
Public library offering books, study facilities, events and community services.
Local club providing rugby, training and community sporting activities.
Coastal golf course offering members and visitors scenic sporting facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local community hub hosting activities, meetings and events for surrounding villages.
Gaelic games club serving Rathdrum and the wider surrounding district.
Established local club offering Gaelic football and hurling for different ages.
Community hurling club with strong links to the Glenealy area.
Traditional rural pub and gathering place serving the local community.
Properties For Sale near Kilbride
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