Living in Terenure, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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Terenure is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 57.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €840,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 115 sales · updated July 2026
How Terenure compares: at €840,000 it is 68% above the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Terenure: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +9.7% 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 Terenure — 57.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Terenure
5,768 people live in Terenure on Census 2022 night. 57% of households own their home and 36% rent, so Terenure leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (36%). It skews older: 18% are aged 65 and over against 12% under 15. 77% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 5,768 |
| Owner-occupied households | 57% |
| Rented households | 36% |
| Aged under 15 | 12% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 27% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% |
| Third level or higher | 77% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 49% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 36% |
| Commute by public transport | 30% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 32% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Rathfarnham electoral division around Terenure.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Dublin Heuston (4.1 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Terenure — 4 operators
Getting around Terenure
Terenure is served by 4 public-transport operators running 12 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Dublin Express, Go-Ahead Ireland and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Dublin Express | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 15 - Ballycullen Road - Clongriffin
- 16 - Ballinteer - Dublin Airport
- 65 - Poolbeg Street - Blessington/Ballymore
- 74 - Dundrum Luas - Eden Quay
- S4 - Liffey Valley - UCD
- 15A - Merrion Square - Limekiln Avenue
- 15B - Merrion Square - Stocking Avenue
- 15D - Merrion Square - Whitechurch
- 16D - Airport - Beaumont Village - Ballinteer not
- 49n - D'Olier Street - Kilnamanagh
- 65B - Poolbeg Street - Citywest
- 783 - Dublin Airport - Terenure
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 Terenure
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Terenure.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation Community College | Post-primary | 458 | |
| Presentation Primary School | Primary | 367 | |
| St Josephs Boys N S | Primary | 363 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Terenure
- Heritage nearby: Rathfarnham Castle (1 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (4 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (4 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (4 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 Terenure is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Terenure
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €840,000 (+9.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €1,250,000 / €835,000 |
What this means: New builds in Terenure sell at about a 50% premium to second-hand homes (€1,250,000 vs €835,000).
Recent sales in Terenure
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 26 | 157 WAINSFORT RD, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €955,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 12 MELVIN RD, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €700,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 36 FERNHILL PARK, TERENURE, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €665,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 32 FERGUS ROAD, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €845,000 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 128 TERENURE ROAD WEST, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €1,733,500 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 37 AIDEEN DR, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €686,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 13 OAKLANDS TERRACE, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6 | Second-hand | €775,000 |
| 27 May 26 | 143 BUSHY PARK HOUSE, TEMPLEOGUE RD, TERENURE | Second-hand | €591,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Terenure median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €640,000 | 136 sales | |
| 2024 | €755,000 | 149 sales | |
| 2025 | €765,000 | 131 sales | |
| 2026 | €875,000 | 47 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Terenure
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 Terenure, using the official CSO figures.
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Terenure compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Terenure | 840000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Terenure
The median home (€840,000) falls in LPT Band 7, a base charge of €713 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 Terenure
In the 12 months to July 2026, 17 planning grants were recorded in and around Terenure.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-28 | Attic conversion for storage, featuring a full raised gable to the side, dormer windows to the front and rear, and two rooflights on the front... | |
| 2025-11-19 | The construction of a single - storey extension to the rear and front ( Double - window bay). The addition of a flat roofed dormer to existing front... | |
| 2025-12-02 | The demolition of existing single storey block to the rear of existing dwelling. The construction of single storey rear extension with 2 roof lights... | |
| 2026-04-20 | The development will consist of: (1) the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear (west elevation) of the existing dwelling, (2) the... | |
| 2026-04-08 | Change of Use from Commercial (retail) to Healthcare (General Practitioner) with internal and external alterations comprising; (a) alterations to... |
See all recent planning applications in and around Terenure →
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 Terenure, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Terenure, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Terenure →
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 Terenure
What's it like to live in Terenure?
Terenure is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 57.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Terenure?
A home in Terenure costs a median €840,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Terenure to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Terenure?
Schools in Terenure include Presentation Community College, Presentation Primary School, St Josephs Boys N S, 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.