Butlerstown Neighbourhood Guide
Waterford
About Butlerstown
Butlerstown is a suburban and rapidly developing area on Waterford city’s western side, within the X91 routing area and close to the Cork Road, Kilmeaden and the approaches to Tramore. It has a practical, family-oriented character, combining established housing with newer residential development, retail parks and employment areas rather than having a traditional village centre of its own. Residents are well placed for Waterford city, the IDA industrial estates and the wider south-east, with frequent bus services and straightforward road access towards the N25 and city centre. Everyday shopping is particularly convenient around Butlerstown Retail Park and the wider Cork Road corridor, where supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and service businesses are concentrated. The area has access to schools in nearby Waterford suburbs, while secondary and further education options are available across the city. Leisure provision includes local playing fields, gyms and sports clubs, with the People’s Park, Waterford Greenway access points and coastal amenities at Tramore within a manageable drive. For a broader evening choice, residents generally head towards Waterford city centre, where pubs, restaurants, theatres and cultural venues are plentiful, although nearby suburban cafés and restaurants cover many day-to-day needs.
Property Market in Butlerstown
Based on 3 properties for sale in Butlerstown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Butlerstown
Schools
Mixed secondary school serving students from Waterford city and surrounding western suburbs.
Established primary school located within Waterford city, accessible from Butlerstown.
Independent co-educational secondary school on Waterford’s eastern side.
Major technological university campus offering higher education and professional courses.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local city routes connect housing areas with Waterford city centre and nearby districts.
Key regional road providing access towards Kilmeaden, Cork, Wexford and the national road network.
City rail station with services towards Dublin, making longer-distance commuting possible.
Nearby central interchange provides wider local and regional bus connections.
Amenities
Convenient retail destination with shops, food outlets and everyday services.
Busy commercial corridor with supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and household retailers.
Large suburban retail destination with national stores and surrounding food outlets.
Historic city park offering green space, walks, playground facilities and family recreation.
Popular walking and cycling route towards Kilmeaden and the scenic Suir valley.
Major public sports facility with swimming, fitness and indoor activity provision.
Main regional hospital serving Waterford city and the wider south-east.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Several city and suburban clubs provide Gaelic games for children and adults.
Professional football club representing the city and playing home matches locally.
University sports and events venue supporting indoor activities and community use.
Visit website ↗Local residents’ and community groups support activities across expanding neighbourhoods.
Cluster of independent and national food businesses serving nearby residents and workers.
Nearby Areas
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