Living in Clonsilla, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Clonsilla is a town in Co. Dublin, about 18 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 81.3% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €468,000 to buy or €2,050 a month to rent (a 5.3% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 170 sales · updated July 2026
How Clonsilla compares: at €468,000 it is 6% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.3% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Clonsilla: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +3.3% 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 Clonsilla — 81.3% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Clonsilla
1,765 people live in Clonsilla on Census 2022 night. 81% of households own their home and 16% rent, so Clonsilla leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (62%). It skews young: 23% are under 15 against 13% aged 65 and over. 66% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,765 |
| Owner-occupied households | 81% |
| Rented households | 16% |
| Aged under 15 | 23% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 18% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% |
| Third level or higher | 66% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 58% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 62% |
| Commute by public transport | 13% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 22% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Lucan North electoral division around Clonsilla.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Clonsilla (in the town), on the Maynooth line
Public transport serving Clonsilla — Rail + bus
Getting around Clonsilla
Clonsilla is served by 5 public-transport operators running 9 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, JJ Kavanagh and TU Dublin Blanchardstown.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| TU Dublin Blanchardstown | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 39 - Ongar - Burlington Rd
- 139 - Blanchardstown - Naas
- 220 - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- 39A - Ongar - UCD Belfield
- 39X - Ongar - Burlington Road
- L52 - Blanchardstown SC - Adamstown Station
- 220A - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- BI01 - TU Blanchardstown Shuttle Bus
- rail - Dublin - Maynooth
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 Clonsilla
There is 1 primary school in and around Clonsilla, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Philips Senior N S | Primary | 231 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Clonsilla
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (9 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (11 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (11 km) · Maynooth Castle (11 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 Clonsilla is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Clonsilla
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €468,000 (+3.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,050 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.3% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.1% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €575,000 / €450,000 |
What this means: New builds in Clonsilla sell at about a 28% premium to second-hand homes (€575,000 vs €450,000).
Recent sales in Clonsilla
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | 17 WILLOW WOOD VIEW, HARTSTOWN, CLONSILLA | Second-hand | €390,000 |
| 24 Jun 26 | 49 Churchgate, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 | New | €484,582 |
| 18 Jun 26 | 32 PINEBROOK VIEW, CLONSILLA, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €305,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 1 BLAKESCOURT, BLAKESTOWN ROAD, CLONSILLA | Second-hand | €200,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 15 ST MOCHTAS LAWN, CLONSILLA, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €515,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 28 CHARNWOOD HEATH, CLONSILLA, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €515,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 41 Castlefield Hall, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 | New | €453,744 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 9 ALLENDALE GROVE, CLONSILLA, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €460,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Clonsilla median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €412,500 | 194 sales | |
| 2024 | €427,000 | 175 sales | |
| 2025 | €451,000 | 154 sales | |
| 2026 | €466,000 | 69 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,883 | €2,089 | €2,514 |
Maximum legal rent increase in Clonsilla
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 Clonsilla, using the official CSO figures.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Clonsilla compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Clonsilla | 468000 |
Rent or buy in Clonsilla?
At a glance: €468,000 to buy versus €2,050 a month to rent, a 5.3% gross yield. Use the calculator for your own numbers.
Local Property Tax in Clonsilla
The median home (€468,000) 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.
Renting in Clonsilla: 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 Clonsilla
In the 12 months to July 2026, 36 planning grants were recorded in and around Clonsilla.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | The proposed development will consist of the following: (i) A rear ex | |
| 2026-06-08 | The development will consist of an attic conversion with dormer roof t | |
| 2026-06-05 | The development will consist of the construction of a single-storey ex | |
| 2026-06-03 | The development will consist of the following: (a) The change in roof | |
| 2026-06-02 | Attic conversion for storage, incorporating a dormer window and roofl |
See all recent planning applications in and around Clonsilla →
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.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Clonsilla, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Clonsilla, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Clonsilla →
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 Clonsilla
What's it like to live in Clonsilla?
Clonsilla is a town in Co. Dublin, about 18 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 81.3% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Clonsilla?
A home in Clonsilla costs a median €468,000 to buy or €2,050 a month to rent, a 5.3% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Clonsilla to Dublin?
About 18 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Clonsilla?
Schools in Clonsilla include St Philips Senior N S, among 1 primary and 0 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.