Living in Santry, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Santry is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 52.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €462,000 to buy or €2,134 a month to rent (a 5.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 103 sales · updated July 2026
How Santry compares: at €462,000 it is 8% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.5% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Santry: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 39 new homes approved in the last year; prices -0.6% 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 Santry — 52.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Santry
2,908 people live in Santry on Census 2022 night. 52% of households own their home and 38% rent, so Santry leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (43%). 13% are under 15 and 14% are aged 65 and over. 48% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,908 |
| Owner-occupied households | 52% |
| Rented households | 38% |
| Aged under 15 | 13% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 38% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% |
| Third level or higher | 48% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 61% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 43% |
| Commute by public transport | 33% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 21% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Whitehall C electoral division around Santry.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Killester (3.8 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Santry — 15 operators
Getting around Santry
Santry is served by 15 public-transport operators running 55 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Ashbourne Connect, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Citylink, Dublin Coach, Dublin Express, Express Bus, Flight Link Limited, Go-Ahead Ireland, JJ Kavanagh, John McGinley Coach Travel, Kearns Transport, Nitelink, Dublin Bus and Wexford Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Ashbourne Connect | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Citylink | Bus / coach |
| Dublin Coach | Bus / coach |
| Dublin Express | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Flight Link Limited | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| John McGinley Coach Travel | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 55)
- 2 - Dublin Airport - Gorey - Wexford
- 16 - Ballinteer - Dublin Airport
- 19 - Parnell Square West - Dublin Airport
- 22 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Ballina
- 23 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Sligo
- 24 - Merrion Square - Dublin Airport
- 30 - Dublin - Airport - Cavan - Donegal
- 32 - Dublin Airport - Monaghan - Letterkenny
- 33 - Balbriggan - Lower Abbey St
- 41 - Swords Manor - Lower Abbey Street
- N6 - Finglas Village - Naomh Barróg GAA
- 101 - Dublin - Airport - Drogheda
- 102 - Dublin Airport - Sutton DART
- 16D - Airport - Beaumont Village - Ballinteer not
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 Santry
There are 2 primary schools in and around Santry, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaelscoil Cholmcille | Primary | 209 | |
| Gaelscoil Bhaile Munna | Primary | 164 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Santry
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (3 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (6 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (6 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (7 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 Santry is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Santry
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €462,000 (-0.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,134 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.3% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €1,618,749 / €462,000 |
What this means: New builds in Santry sell at about a 250% premium to second-hand homes (€1,618,749 vs €462,000).
Recent sales in Santry
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 26 | 1 SHANOWEN GROVE, SANTRY, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €490,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 16 TEMPLE COURT, SANTRY, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €354,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 99 LYMEWOOD MEWS, SANTRY, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €381,000 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 2 THE HAMPTON, SANTRY, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €262,000 |
| 03 Jun 26 | 233 SWORDS RD, SANTRY, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €550,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 19 TEMPLE COURT, NORTHWOOD, SANTRY | Second-hand | €377,000 |
| 27 May 26 | 112 SHANLISS AVE, SANTRY, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €567,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 28 SHANGLAS RD, SANTRY, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €575,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Santry median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €404,000 | 130 sales | |
| 2024 | €440,000 | 117 sales | |
| 2025 | €470,500 | 112 sales | |
| 2026 | €460,500 | 40 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,695 | €2,078 | €2,342 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Santry
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 Santry, using the official CSO figures.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Santry compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Santry | 462000 |
Rent or buy in Santry?
At a glance: €462,000 to buy versus €2,134 a month to rent, a 5.5% gross yield. Use the calculator for your own numbers.
Local Property Tax in Santry
The median home (€462,000) 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 Santry: 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 Santry
In the 12 months to July 2026, 30 planning grants were recorded in and around Santry, including 39 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Noteside Limited seeks permission for a residential development, on a site located within the Larch Hill estate, Coolock, Dublin... | 39 |
| 2026-06-04 | The development and amendments will consist of: relocation of existing | |
| 2026-04-21 | Changing the main roof from a hipped roof to a gable-ended roof, with a new end gable wall and extended ridge and a new dormer rooflight along the... | |
| 2026-04-10 | Planning Permission for alterations to existing industrial unit includ | |
| 2026-04-09 | The development consists of the demolition of the existing single storey side extension. Permission for two storey side / front extension with tiled... |
See all recent planning applications in and around Santry →
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 39 homes approved here in the last year are about 3% of Santry's roughly 1,131 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Santry, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Santry, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Santry →
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 Santry
What's it like to live in Santry?
Santry is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 52.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Santry?
A home in Santry costs a median €462,000 to buy or €2,134 a month to rent, a 5.5% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Santry to Dublin?
About 13 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Santry?
Schools in Santry include Gaelscoil Cholmcille, Gaelscoil Bhaile Munna, among 2 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.