Living in Crumlin, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Crumlin is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 65.7% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €474,000 to buy or €2,091 a month to rent (a 5.3% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 138 sales · updated July 2026
How Crumlin compares: at €474,000 it is 5% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.3% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Crumlin: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 2 new homes approved in the last year; prices +10.1% 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 Crumlin — 65.7% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Crumlin
2,481 people live in Crumlin on Census 2022 night. 66% of households own their home and 20% rent, so Crumlin leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (56%). 17% are under 15 and 18% are aged 65 and over. 38% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,481 |
| Owner-occupied households | 66% |
| Rented households | 20% |
| Aged under 15 | 17% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 29% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% |
| Third level or higher | 38% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 58% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 56% |
| Commute by public transport | 17% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 21% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Walkinstown C electoral division around Crumlin.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Dublin Heuston (3.2 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Crumlin — 3 operators
Getting around Crumlin
Crumlin is served by 3 public-transport operators running 15 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 15)
- 27 - Jobstown - Clare Hall
- 73 - Kilnamanagh Road - Griffith Avenue East
- 82 - Irishtown - Kiltipper
- F2 - Charlestown SC - Rossmore
- F3 - Charlestown SC - Limekiln Avenue
- S4 - Liffey Valley - UCD
- 122 - Drimnagh - Ashington
- 125 - UCD - Newbridge
- 150 - Rossmore - Hawkins Street
- 151 - Foxborough (Balgaddy Rd) - Docklands (East Rd)
- 15A - Merrion Square - Limekiln Avenue
- 56A - Tallaght - Ringsend Rd
- 77A - Citywest - Ringsend
- 77X - Citywest - UCD Belfield
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 Crumlin
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Crumlin, 2 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Úna Naofa | Primary | 356 | DEIS |
| St Damiens Ns | Primary | 231 | |
| Rosary College | Post-primary | 225 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Crumlin
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (2 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (3 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (4 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, 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 Crumlin is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Crumlin
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €474,000 (+10.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,091 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.3% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.1% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €549,999 / €459,000 |
What this means: New builds in Crumlin sell at about a 20% premium to second-hand homes (€549,999 vs €459,000).
Recent sales in Crumlin
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun 26 | 36 CLOGHER RD, CRUMLIN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €415,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 47 DERRY DRIVE, CRUMLIN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €525,000 |
| 27 May 26 | 181 WINDMILL PARK, CRUMLIN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €269,500 |
| 27 May 26 | 27 BRICKFIELD DR, CRUMLIN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €707,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 386 CLOGHER ROAD, CRUMLIN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €623,000 |
| 14 May 26 | 332 KILDARE RD, CRUMLIN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €275,000 |
| 13 May 26 | 16 BANGOR DR, CRUMLIN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €520,000 |
| 13 May 26 | 9 CLONARD RD, CRUMLIN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €500,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Crumlin median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €376,000 | 163 sales | |
| 2024 | €424,000 | 129 sales | |
| 2025 | €446,000 | 147 sales | |
| 2026 | €485,500 | 66 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,458 | €2,001 | €2,400 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Crumlin
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 Crumlin, using the official CSO figures.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Crumlin compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Crumlin | 474000 |
Rent or buy in Crumlin?
At a glance: €474,000 to buy versus €2,091 a month to rent, a 5.3% gross yield. Use the calculator for your own numbers.
Local Property Tax in Crumlin
The median home (€474,000) 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 Crumlin: 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 Crumlin
In the 12 months to July 2026, 42 planning grants were recorded in and around Crumlin, including 2 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-10 | 1. Sub-division of existing site. 2. Erection of two storey (part single storey) 3 bedroomed detached dwelling house (109.9 sq.m.) with new vehicular... | 1 |
| 2025-08-12 | Permission sought to enlarge existing single storey garage and outhouse to provide living unit (ancillary only to existing hairdressing business)... | 1 |
| 2025-12-02 | Planning permission for the following: To demolish the existing side extension, construct a new extension to the rear of the existing house, provide... | |
| 2026-05-11 | Demolition of existing garage and outbuilding. Erection of a single storey extension to the front and two storey extension to the side and rear of... | |
| 2026-03-31 | The development consists of the demolition of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling. New single storey extensions to the... |
See all recent planning applications in and around Crumlin →
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 Crumlin's roughly 971 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Crumlin, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Crumlin, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Crumlin →
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 Crumlin
What's it like to live in Crumlin?
Crumlin is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 65.7% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Crumlin?
A home in Crumlin costs a median €474,000 to buy or €2,091 a month to rent, a 5.3% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Crumlin to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Crumlin?
Schools in Crumlin include Scoil Úna Naofa, St Damiens Ns, Rosary College, among 2 primary and 1 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.