Living in Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Ballsbridge is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 41.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €957,781 to buy or €2,555 a month to rent (a 3.2% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 124 sales · updated July 2026
How Ballsbridge compares: at €957,781 it is 92% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 3.2% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Ballsbridge: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 2 new homes approved in the last year; prices +2.2% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.Get Leinster InsiderPlanning grants, sales and rent updates for your county, weekly, from official data. Free.Subscribe
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Who lives in Ballsbridge — 41.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Ballsbridge
3,924 people live in Ballsbridge on Census 2022 night. 42% of households own their home and 48% rent, so Ballsbridge leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (43%). 15% are under 15 and 15% are aged 65 and over. 84% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,924 |
| Owner-occupied households | 42% |
| Rented households | 48% |
| Aged under 15 | 15% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 38% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% |
| Third level or higher | 84% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 63% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 36% |
| Commute by public transport | 20% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 43% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Pembroke East E electoral division around Ballsbridge.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Lansdowne Road (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Ballsbridge — Rail + bus
Getting around Ballsbridge
Ballsbridge is served by 7 public-transport operators running 26 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, Joe Moroney Coach Hire Ltd, McConnon Travel and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Joe Moroney Coach Hire Ltd | Bus / coach |
| McConnon Travel | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 26)
- 2 - Dublin Airport - Gorey - Wexford
- 4 - Monkstown Avenue - Heuston Station
- 7 - Brides Glen Luas - Mountjoy Square
- 38 - Damastown - Burlington Road
- 39 - Ongar - Burlington Rd
- 70 - Dunboyne - Burlington Rd
- 7A - Loughlinstown - Mountjoy Sq
- 7E - Mountjoy Square - Dalkey
- 7n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Woodbrook Golf Club
- S2 - Sean Moore Road - Heuston Station
- 120 - Ashtown Station - Parnell St
- 180 - Clones - Monaghan - Dublin
- 27X - Clare Hall - UCD Belfield
- 38A - Damastown via Navan Rd - Burlington Rd
Source: Transport for Ireland GTFS_All feed (NTA), CC-BY 4.0. Stops matched to the town within a 6 km radius; route list capped.
Schools in Ballsbridge
There are 3 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Ballsbridge, 2 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher'S Ns | Primary | 598 | DEIS |
| St Conleths College | Post-primary | 325 | |
| Marian College | Post-primary | 305 | DEIS |
| John Scottus Ns | Primary | 136 | |
| Gaelscoil Eoin | Primary | 64 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Ballsbridge
- Heritage nearby: St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (3 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (3 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (5 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (5 km)
- Walking trails in County Dublin: Wicklow Way · Barnaslingan - Pine loop trail (Blue) · Barnaslingan - Scalp Lookout Trail (Red) · Carrickgollogan - Lead Mines Way - (Orange)
- Nature reserves: Wicklow Mountains National Park · North Bull Island Nature Reserve · Rogerstown Estuary Nature Reserve
Where Ballsbridge is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Ballsbridge
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €957,781 (+2.2% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,555 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.2% |
| Net yield (est.) | 2.5% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €1,750,000 / €917,500 |
What this means: New builds in Ballsbridge sell at about a 91% premium to second-hand homes (€1,750,000 vs €917,500).
Recent sales in Ballsbridge
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | 85 SHREWSBURY PARK, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €760,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 49 PEMBROKE LANE, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €1,000,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 49A PEMBROKE LANE, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €980,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 90 SHREWSBURY, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €550,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 76 LANSDOWNE VILLAGE, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €510,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 98 THE SWEEPSTAKES, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €1,125,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 12 SERPENTINE TERRACE, BALLSBRIDGE, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €831,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 16 WELLINGTON HOUSE, WELLINGTON ROAD, BALLSBRIDGE | Second-hand | €799,999 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Ballsbridge median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €1,055,500 | 148 sales | |
| 2024 | €1,062,500 | 141 sales | |
| 2025 | €832,500 | 134 sales | |
| 2026 | €980,000 | 61 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,782 | €2,795 | €3,853 | €4,807 |
Maximum legal rent increase in Ballsbridge
Since 1 March 2026 a rent review is capped at the lower of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation. Enter the current rent and the dates to get the maximum legal rent for Ballsbridge, using the official CSO figures.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Ballsbridge compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Ballsbridge | 957781 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Ballsbridge?
At a glance: €957,781 to buy versus €2,555 a month to rent, a 3.2% gross yield. Use the calculator for your own numbers.
Local Property Tax in Ballsbridge
The median home (€957,781) falls in LPT Band 9, a base charge of €903 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Ballsbridge: the March 2026 rent rules
Every rent increase is now capped at the lesser of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation, nationwide since 1 March 2026. A review needs 90 days' notice on the RTB form, no more than one in any 12 months, and the notice must cite three comparable homes from the RTB Rent Register. Check any rent increase against the legal cap, or see average rents for every Leinster town.
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Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Ballsbridge
In the 12 months to July 2026, 38 planning grants were recorded in and around Ballsbridge, including 2 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-07 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE. CHANGE OF USE. Dublin City Council. Panacea Ventures Limited, intends to apply for Planning Permission For a development at No... | 1 |
| 2025-07-15 | PROTECTED STURCTURE: Change of use from Office to single dwelling residential use of No. 97 Haddington Road, Dublin 4 | 1 |
| 2026-04-23 | Derryroe Limited intends to apply for Permission for Large-Scale Residential Development, at this site (c. 0.5 ha), at nos. 36, 38 and 40 Herbert... | |
| 2026-04-22 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought for external conservation works to consist of repointing existing brickwork to front and side... | |
| 2026-04-15 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Change of use from former Post Office, a two storey protected structure (625sqm), to licensed bar restaurant with retail &... |
See all recent planning applications in and around Ballsbridge →
Source: Irish Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (ArcGIS, CC-BY 4.0). Granted applications keyed to the nearest town within 7 km. Homes column shows residential units in the application where recorded.
What this means: The 2 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Ballsbridge's roughly 1,511 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Ballsbridge, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Ballsbridge, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Ballsbridge →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 1,458,154 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +8.2% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 116.6 |
| New dwelling permissions (Dublin region, 2017) | 848 thousand m² |
Planning permissions are reported at NUTS3 region level; counties in this region share a figure.
Sources: CSO F1001, CIA02, BHQ09. CC-BY 4.0.
Common questions about living in Ballsbridge
What's it like to live in Ballsbridge?
Ballsbridge is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 41.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Ballsbridge?
A home in Ballsbridge costs a median €957,781 to buy or €2,555 a month to rent, a 3.2% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Ballsbridge to Dublin?
About 11 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Ballsbridge?
Schools in Ballsbridge include St Christopher'S Ns, St Conleths College, Marian College, John Scottus Ns, among 3 primary and 2 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
Nearby Dublin towns
Dartry · Mount Merrion · Sandycove · Glenageary · Dalkey · Rathgar
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Sources: CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, Property Price Register (PSRA), CSO RPPI, RTB via CSO. CC-BY. Figures verifiable at the official source.