Living in Fairview, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Fairview is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 47.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €570,000 to buy or €1,860 a month to rent (a 3.9% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 48 sales · updated July 2026
How Fairview compares: at €570,000 it is 14% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 3.9% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Fairview: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 3 new homes approved in the last year; prices +7.3% 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 Fairview — 47.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Fairview
2,530 people live in Fairview on Census 2022 night. 47% of households own their home and 48% rent, so Fairview leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (46%). 13% are under 15 and 12% are aged 65 and over. 59% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,530 |
| Owner-occupied households | 47% |
| Rented households | 48% |
| Aged under 15 | 13% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 40% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% |
| Third level or higher | 59% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 66% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 22% |
| Commute by public transport | 29% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 46% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Clontarf West D electoral division around Fairview.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Clontarf Road (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Fairview — Rail + bus
Getting around Fairview
Fairview is served by 4 public-transport operators running 13 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 6 - Howth Dart Stn - Lower Abbey Street
- H1 - Baldoyle - Lower Abbey Street
- H2 - Malahide - Lower Abbey Street
- H3 - Howth Summit - Lower Abbey Street
- N2 - Clontarf Station - Heuston Train Stn
- N4 - Blanchardstown - Point Village
- 104 - Clontarf Station - DCU (The Helix)
- 130 - Talbot Street - Castle Avenue
- 29n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Baldoyle, Warrenhouse Road
- 31n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Howth, Outside Train Station
- 32X - UCD Belfield - Malahide
- DART - Bray - Howth
- rail - Dublin - Drogheda/Dundalk
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 Fairview
There is 1 primary school in and around Fairview.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howth Rd Mxd N S | Primary | 89 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Fairview
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (1 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (3 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (3 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (6 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 Fairview is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Fairview
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €570,000 (+7.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,860 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.9% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.0% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €570,000 |
Recent sales in Fairview
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | 120 FAIRVIEW CLOSE, RICHMOND AVE, FAIRVIEW | Second-hand | €380,000 |
| 26 May 26 | 3 BELMONT COURT, PHILIPSBURGH AVENUE, FAIRVIEW | Second-hand | €295,000 |
| 15 May 26 | 33 CADOGAN RD, FAIRVIEW, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €565,000 |
| 29 Apr 26 | 18 ST DECLANS RD, FAIRVIEW, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €495,000 |
| 29 Apr 26 | 30 CADOGAN RD, FAIRVIEW, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €610,000 |
| 24 Apr 26 | 2 CADOGAN RD, FAIRVIEW, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €455,000 |
| 22 Apr 26 | 10 WINDSOR VILLAS, FAIRVIEW, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €530,000 |
| 08 Apr 26 | 3 RICHMOND ESTATE, FAIRVIEW, DUBLIN 3 | Second-hand | €600,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Fairview median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €510,000 | 37 sales | |
| 2024 | €524,500 | 42 sales | |
| 2025 | €603,500 | 46 sales | |
| 2026 | €530,000 | 19 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,443 | €2,142 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Fairview
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 Fairview, using the official CSO figures.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Fairview compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 570000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Fairview?
At a glance: €570,000 to buy versus €1,860 a month to rent, a 3.9% gross yield. Use the calculator for your own numbers.
Local Property Tax in Fairview
The median home (€570,000) falls in LPT Band 5, a base charge of €523 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Fairview: 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 Fairview
In the 12 months to July 2026, 7 planning grants were recorded in and around Fairview, including 3 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-19 | RETENTION / PERMISSION: Retention for the shed demolition and clearance and the ground footing and foundation works carried out and for permission... | 2 |
| 2026-03-23 | Planning application submitted under Section 34 of the Planning and Development Act seeking permission for amendments to the previously approved... | 1 |
| 2025-11-12 | The development consists of permission to demolish existing boundary wall, gates and shed, fronting Charlemont Lane and construction of a 3 bed... | 1 |
| 2025-10-20 | Demolition of existing garage/ shed fronting onto Charlemont Lane and construction of a three storey mews development (4 bed with study) with... | 1 |
| 2026-01-16 | PROTECTED STRUCUTRE - We, The congregation of Clontarf and Scots Presbyterian Church intend to apply for permission for works to Clontarf and Scots... |
See all recent planning applications in and around Fairview →
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 3 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Fairview's roughly 1,096 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Fairview, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Fairview, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Fairview →
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 Fairview
What's it like to live in Fairview?
Fairview is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 47.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Fairview?
A home in Fairview costs a median €570,000 to buy or €1,860 a month to rent, a 3.9% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Fairview to Dublin?
About 10 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Fairview?
Schools in Fairview include Howth Rd Mxd 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.