Living in Citywest, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Citywest is a town in Co. Dublin, about 9 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 11.8% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €500,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 119 sales · updated July 2026
How Citywest compares: at €500,000 it is 0% above the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Citywest: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 16 new homes approved in the last year; prices +2.0% 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 Citywest — 11.8% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Citywest
1,021 people live in Citywest on Census 2022 night. 12% of households own their home and 65% rent, so Citywest leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (63%). 11% are under 15 and 10% are aged 65 and over. 86% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,021 |
| Owner-occupied households | 12% |
| Rented households | 65% |
| Aged under 15 | 11% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 44% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% |
| Third level or higher | 86% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 70% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 17% |
| Commute by public transport | 18% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 63% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Mansion House B electoral division around Citywest.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Dublin Pearse (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Citywest — 12 operators
Getting around Citywest
Citywest is served by 12 public-transport operators running 72 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Ashbourne Connect, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Express Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Kearns Transport, LUAS, Matthews Coach Hire, McConnon Travel, Nitelink, Dublin Bus and St. Kevin's Bus Service. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Ashbourne Connect | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Matthews Coach Hire | Bus / coach |
| McConnon Travel | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| St. Kevin's Bus Service | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 72)
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- 13 - Grange Castle - Harristown
- 14 - Dundrum Luas Stn - Ardlea Rd (Beaumont)
- 15 - Ballycullen Road - Clongriffin
- 16 - Ballinteer - Dublin Airport
- 27 - Jobstown - Clare Hall
- 37 - Blanchardstown Shopping Centre - Wilton Terrace
- 38 - Damastown - Burlington Road
- 39 - Ongar - Burlington Rd
- 44 - Enniskerry - DCU
- 65 - Poolbeg Street - Blessington/Ballymore
- 68 - Newcastle / Greenogue Business Pk - Hawkins St
- 70 - Dunboyne - Burlington Rd
- 74 - Dundrum Luas - Eden Quay
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 Citywest
There are 2 primary and 3 post-primary schools in and around Citywest, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College | Post-primary | 584 | |
| Catholic University School | Post-primary | 547 | |
| St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School | Post-primary | 302 | |
| South City Cns | Primary | 148 | DEIS |
| St Patricks | Primary | 24 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Citywest
- Heritage nearby: St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (1 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (1 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (3 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (4 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 Citywest is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Citywest
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €500,000 (+2.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €545,000 / €392,000 |
What this means: New builds in Citywest sell at about a 39% premium to second-hand homes (€545,000 vs €392,000).
Recent sales in Citywest
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 26 | 1 Citywest Park Walk, Citywest, Dublin 24 | New | €528,634 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 9 Citywest Lawn Park, Citywest | New | €436,123 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 42 CARRIGCOURT, CITYWEST, TALLAGHT | Second-hand | €312,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 11 CITYWEST AVENUE, CUIL DUIN, CITYWEST | Second-hand | €477,000 |
| 02 Jun 26 | 12 PARKLANDS PLACE, PARKLANDS, CITYWEST | Second-hand | €520,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 15 BELFRY AVE, CITYWEST, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €445,000 |
| 21 May 26 | THE BELFRY, 33 BELFRY LODGE, CITYWEST | Second-hand | €365,000 |
| 19 May 26 | 15 CARRIGMORE LAWNS, CITYWEST, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €330,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Citywest median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €430,000 | 195 sales | |
| 2024 | €475,000 | 161 sales | |
| 2025 | €507,500 | 110 sales | |
| 2026 | €500,000 | 53 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Citywest
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 Citywest, using the official CSO figures.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Citywest compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Citywest | 500000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Citywest
The median home (€500,000) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
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Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Citywest
In the 12 months to July 2026, 36 planning grants were recorded in and around Citywest, including 16 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE: CHANGE OF USE. The development will consist of the change-of-use of the entire building from commercial use to residential use... | 7 |
| 2026-02-25 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETETION/PERMISSION : The development seeking retention permission consists of the repointing works to the front brick façade... | 6 |
| 2025-07-21 | Planning Permission to carry out the following development works to No. 22 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2. The building is located within the South City... | 3 |
| 2026-04-14 | Permission is sought for a change of use of 2 no. existing office suites (office suite no. 01 and office suite no. 02) located at first and second... | 2 |
| 2026-01-13 | CHANGE OF USE: The development will consist of a change of use from retail (at ground floor level) and office (at first and second floor levels) to... | 2 |
See all recent planning applications in and around Citywest →
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 16 homes approved here in the last year are about 5% of Citywest's roughly 330 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Citywest, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Citywest, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Citywest →
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 Citywest
What's it like to live in Citywest?
Citywest is a town in Co. Dublin, about 9 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 11.8% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Citywest?
A home in Citywest costs a median €500,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Citywest to Dublin?
About 9 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Citywest?
Schools in Citywest include Loreto College, Catholic University School, St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School, South City Cns, among 2 primary and 3 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.