Living in Dublin 15, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Dublin 15 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 51.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €449,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 870 sales · updated July 2026
How Dublin 15 compares: at €449,000 it is 10% below the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Dublin 15: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +5.6% 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 Dublin 15 — 51.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 15
11,271 people live in Dublin 15 on Census 2022 night. 52% of households own their home and 44% rent, so Dublin 15 leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (47%). It skews young: 20% are under 15 against 11% aged 65 and over. 34% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 11,271 |
| Owner-occupied households | 52% |
| Rented households | 44% |
| Aged under 15 | 20% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 30% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% |
| Third level or higher | 34% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 56% |
| Unemployment rate | 9% |
| Commute by car | 47% |
| Commute by public transport | 21% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 29% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Blanchardstown-Coolmine electoral division around Dublin 15.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Castleknock (1.9 km away), on the Maynooth line
Public transport serving Dublin 15 — 9 operators
Getting around Dublin 15
Dublin 15 is served by 9 public-transport operators running 33 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Express Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, JJ Kavanagh, Nitelink, Dublin Bus, Nolan Coaches, Sillan Tours and TU Dublin Blanchardstown.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Nolan Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Sillan Tours | Bus / coach |
| TU Dublin Blanchardstown | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 33)
- 37 - Blanchardstown Shopping Centre - Wilton Terrace
- 38 - Damastown - Burlington Road
- 39 - Ongar - Burlington Rd
- N4 - Blanchardstown - Point Village
- NX - Dublin Wilton Terrace - Navan
- W4 - The Square - Blanchardstown SC
- 105 - Blanchardstown - Ashbourne - Ashbourne - Drogheda
- 109 - Dublin - Navan - Kells - Cavan
- 111 - Wilton Tce - Trim - Granard - Cavan
- 139 - Blanchardstown - Naas
- 179 - Coothill - Dublin City
- 220 - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- 236 - Blanchardstown - IBM Campus
- 238 - Tyrrelstown - Mulhuddart
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 Dublin 15
There are 4 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Dublin 15, 4 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin | Post-primary | 1013 | |
| Rath Dara Community College | Post-primary | 297 | DEIS |
| Sn Oilibheir | Primary | 266 | |
| St Patricks Senior School | Primary | 184 | DEIS |
| St Philip The Apostle Junior N S | Primary | 184 | DEIS |
| St. Patrick'S Junior Ns | Primary | 162 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 15
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (8 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (10 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (10 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (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 Dublin 15 is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 15
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €449,000 (+5.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €510,000 / €435,000 |
What this means: New builds in Dublin 15 sell at about a 17% premium to second-hand homes (€510,000 vs €435,000).
Recent sales in Dublin 15
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | 305 CASTLECURRAGH HEATH, MULHUDDART, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €342,000 |
| 25 Jun 26 | 14 BEECHFIELD GREEN, BLANCHARDSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €410,000 |
| 25 Jun 26 | 31 LUTTRELLSTOWN GROVE, CASTLEKNOCK, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €475,000 |
| 24 Jun 26 | 3 BISHOPS ORCHARD, TYRRELSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €335,000 |
| 24 Jun 26 | 49 Churchgate, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 | New | €484,582 |
| 23 Jun 26 | 5 CHERANGANI, OLD NAVAN ROAD, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €826,000 |
| 22 Jun 26 | 11 CRUISE PARK AVE, TYRELLSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €550,000 |
| 22 Jun 26 | 40 WOODBROOK CRESCENT, CASTLEKNOCK, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €380,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 15 median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €365,000 | 784 sales | |
| 2024 | €400,000 | 685 sales | |
| 2025 | €439,926 | 872 sales | |
| 2026 | €440,500 | 342 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 15
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 Dublin 15, using the official CSO figures.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Dublin 15 compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Dublin 15 | 449000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 15
The median home (€449,000) 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 Dublin 15
In the 12 months to July 2026, 23 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 15.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | Permission for construct a 2 no. trailor parking bays with low level w | |
| 2026-06-05 | Retention Planning Permission for single storey shed to rear garden | |
| 2026-05-26 | Planning permission is sought for detached two storey house and ancill | |
| 2026-05-07 | The retention consists of a 1-storey extension to the rear and a detac | |
| 2026-05-05 | Permission for alterations, amendments and retention to the primary sc |
See all recent planning applications in and around Dublin 15 →
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 Dublin 15, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 15, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 15 →
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 Dublin 15
What's it like to live in Dublin 15?
Dublin 15 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 51.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 15?
A home in Dublin 15 costs a median €449,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 15 to Dublin?
About 16 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Dublin 15?
Schools in Dublin 15 include Scoil Phobail Chuil Mhin, Rath Dara Community College, Sn Oilibheir, St Philip The Apostle Junior N S, among 4 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.