Living in Kells
Kells is a large local electoral area in Eastern and Midland, Ireland, home to 34,575 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 40%, #61 of 156), climate-conscious movers (top 42%, #69 of 166), single parents (top 43%, #66 of 156).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 25 min and sets around 16:09; in late June it sets around 22:02.
How Kells ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Ireland. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Ireland | In Eastern and Midland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 47 | #86 of 156 | #63 of 68 | Map |
| Low-income household | 42 | #107 of 166 | #53 of 69 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #61 of 156 | #53 of 68 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #66 of 156 | #54 of 68 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 38 | #143 of 156 | #65 of 68 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 38 | #129 of 156 | #64 of 68 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #140 of 166 | #65 of 69 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 56 | #124 of 166 | #64 of 69 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 32 | #100 of 156 | #52 of 68 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #91 of 166 | #56 of 69 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 33 | #111 of 166 | #56 of 69 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 18 | #125 of 156 | #62 of 68 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #87 of 166 | #19 of 69 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 11 | #164 of 166 | #68 of 69 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #72 of 166 | #21 of 69 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 42 | #114 of 166 | #61 of 69 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 40 | #96 of 166 | #51 of 69 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #69 of 166 | #43 of 69 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 30 | #123 of 166 | #54 of 69 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Navan 17 km
- Ballyjamesduff 22 km
- Trim 25 km
- Bailieborough-Cootehill 26 km
- Kinnegad 30 km
- Ardee 31 km
- Carrickmacross-Castleblayney 36 km
- Mullingar 36 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.