Living in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Dublin 18 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 19 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 63.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €685,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 295 sales · updated July 2026
How Dublin 18 compares: at €685,000 it is 37% above the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Dublin 18: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices -2.8% 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 18 — 63.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 18
23,596 people live in Dublin 18 on Census 2022 night. 64% of households own their home and 33% rent, so Dublin 18 leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (56%). It skews young: 23% are under 15 against 6% aged 65 and over. 67% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 23,596 |
| Owner-occupied households | 64% |
| Rented households | 33% |
| Aged under 15 | 23% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 34% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% |
| Third level or higher | 67% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 67% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 56% |
| Commute by public transport | 26% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 16% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Glencullen electoral division around Dublin 18.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Shankill (4.5 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Dublin 18 — 2 operators
Getting around Dublin 18
Dublin 18 is served by 2 public-transport operators running 6 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 44 - Enniskerry - DCU
- 118 - Kilternan - Eden Quay
- 44B - Glencullen - Dundrum Luas
- L15 - Bray Station - Enniskerry
- L26 - Blackrock Station - Kilternan Village
- 185T - Enniskerry - Bray
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 18
There are 3 primary schools in and around Dublin 18.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Wayside Ns | Primary | 292 | |
| Kilternan Church Of Ireland Ns | Primary | 206 | |
| S N Padraig Naofa | Primary | 185 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 18
- Heritage nearby: Tully Church (2 km) · Monkstown Castle (6 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (6 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (9 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 18 is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 18
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €685,000 (-2.8% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €720,000 / €680,000 |
What this means: New builds in Dublin 18 sell at about a 6% premium to second-hand homes (€720,000 vs €680,000).
Recent sales in Dublin 18
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 26 | 64 CARRICKMINES AVE, CARRICKMINES WOOD, DUBLIN 18 | Second-hand | €1,680,000 |
| 24 Jun 26 | 78 SHANGANAGH VALE, CABINTEELY, DUBLIN 18 | Second-hand | €1,045,000 |
| 23 Jun 26 | 20 Grange Oaks Avenue, Kilternan, Dublin 18 | New | €462,555 |
| 16 Jun 26 | 17 ROCHFORD HOUSE, BRENNANSTOWN, DUBLIN 18 | Second-hand | €450,000 |
| 16 Jun 26 | ST JOSEPHS, LEOPARDSTOWN RD, DUBLIN 18 | Second-hand | €925,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 36 MURPHYSTOWN RD, LEOPARDSTOWN, DUBLIN 18 | Second-hand | €720,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 83 KILL LANE, DUBLIN 18, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €900,000 |
| 10 Jun 26 | 2 CASTLETERRACE, BRENNANSTOWN, DUBLIN 18 | New | €691,629 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 18 median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €650,000 | 282 sales | |
| 2024 | €660,000 | 342 sales | |
| 2025 | €718,000 | 312 sales | |
| 2026 | €687,500 | 118 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 18
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 18, using the official CSO figures.
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Dublin 18 compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin 18 | 685000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 18
The median home (€685,000) falls in LPT Band 6, a base charge of €618 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 18
In the 12 months to July 2026, 29 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 18.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | The Excavation of a Parking Area at the side of the house. | |
| 2026-06-09 | 1 Unit | |
| 2026-06-02 | change of use of existing derelict hall to residential accommodation including increasing ridge height, new mezzanine level, new cladding material... | |
| 2026-05-29 | permission for the renovation and extension of existing dwelling, including demolition of approximately 72 sq.m. of existing extensions on the... | |
| 2026-05-25 | - Construction of a new side extension (23.5 m²). - Construction of a small re |
See all recent planning applications in and around Dublin 18 →
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 18, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 18, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 18 →
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 18
What's it like to live in Dublin 18?
Dublin 18 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 19 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 63.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 18?
A home in Dublin 18 costs a median €685,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 18 to Dublin?
About 19 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Dublin 18?
Schools in Dublin 18 include Our Lady Of The Wayside Ns, Kilternan Church Of Ireland Ns, S N Padraig Naofa, among 3 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.