Living in Sandyford, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Sandyford is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 45.0% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €497,500 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 102 sales · updated July 2026
How Sandyford compares: at €497,500 it is 0% below the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Sandyford: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +3.6% 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 Sandyford — 45.0% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Sandyford
8,844 people live in Sandyford on Census 2022 night. 45% of households own their home and 50% rent, so Sandyford leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by car (37%). 18% are under 15 and 14% are aged 65 and over. 62% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 8,844 |
| Owner-occupied households | 45% |
| Rented households | 50% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 41% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% |
| Third level or higher | 62% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 62% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 37% |
| Commute by public transport | 30% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 30% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Dundrum-Balally electoral division around Sandyford.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Blackrock (4.8 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Sandyford — 4 operators
Getting around Sandyford
Sandyford is served by 4 public-transport operators running 10 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, LUAS and Nitelink, Dublin Bus. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- 44 - Enniskerry - DCU
- 47 - Poolbeg Street - Belarmine
- S8 - Kingswood Avenue - Dun Laoghaire Stn
- 114 - Ticknock - Blackrock
- 116 - Whitechurch - Parnell Square
- 118 - Kilternan - Eden Quay
- 44B - Glencullen - Dundrum Luas
- 46n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dundrum, Outside Luas Station
- Green - Parnell - Brides Glen
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 Sandyford
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Sandyford, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemont School | Post-primary | 291 | |
| St. Mary'S National School | Primary | 242 | |
| Queen Of Angels Primary School | Primary | 224 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Sandyford
- Heritage nearby: Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (4 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (5 km) · Monkstown Castle (5 km) · Tully Church (5 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 Sandyford is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Sandyford
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €497,500 (+3.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €545,000 / €467,000 |
What this means: New builds in Sandyford sell at about a 17% premium to second-hand homes (€545,000 vs €467,000).
Recent sales in Sandyford
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 26 | 7 FERNCARRIG AVE, FERNLEIGH, SANDYFORD | Second-hand | €600,000 |
| 03 Jun 26 | Unit 15 Fernhill Gate, Leopardstown Road, Sandyford | New | €400,881 |
| 26 May 26 | 15 BRACKEN HILL, BLACKGLEN ROAD, SANDYFORD | Second-hand | €408,000 |
| 26 May 26 | 7 FERNCARRIG AVE, FERNLEIGH, SANDYFORD | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 25 May 26 | Apartment 37 Fernhill Gate, Leopardstown Road, Sandyford | New | €711,009 |
| 22 May 26 | 40 BLOCK T, KILCROSS SQUARE, SANDYFORD | Second-hand | €425,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 506 THE EDGES 1, BEASON SOUTH QUARTER, SANDYFORD | Second-hand | €431,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 41 BRACKEN HILL, SIMONSRIDGE, SANDYFORD | Second-hand | €323,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Sandyford median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €439,000 | 89 sales | |
| 2024 | €420,000 | 100 sales | |
| 2025 | €512,500 | 98 sales | |
| 2026 | €473,784 | 47 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Sandyford
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 Sandyford, using the official CSO figures.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Sandyford compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Sandyford | 497500 |
Local Property Tax in Sandyford
The median home (€497,500) 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 Sandyford
In the 12 months to July 2026, 69 planning grants were recorded in and around Sandyford.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | The development will consist of the demolition of some external walls to the rea | |
| 2026-05-28 | Permission is sought for Conversion of the attic space with three dormer windows | |
| 2026-05-08 | Permission for the construction of single storey side extension to existing det | |
| 2026-05-06 | Single Storey Extension with pitched lean-to roof to side and rear comprising of | |
| 2026-05-06 | Retention permission for existing portal frame shed structure with flat-roof ext |
See all recent planning applications in and around Sandyford →
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 Sandyford, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Sandyford, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Sandyford →
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 Sandyford
What's it like to live in Sandyford?
Sandyford is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 45.0% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Sandyford?
A home in Sandyford costs a median €497,500 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Sandyford to Dublin?
About 16 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Sandyford?
Schools in Sandyford include Rosemont School, St. Mary'S National School, Queen Of Angels Primary School, 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.