Living in Baldoyle, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Baldoyle
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Baldoyle
- Schools in Baldoyle
- Things to do in and around Baldoyle
- Where Baldoyle is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Baldoyle
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Baldoyle
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Baldoyle
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Baldoyle a nice place to live?
Baldoyle is home to about 2,984 households, 74% owner-occupied and 22% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €492,000, versus €466,000 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €2,106 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 3 schools keyed to the town (1 primary, 2 post-primary), and there are 156 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Bayside, 0.7 km away, and 12 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Baldoyle is a town in Co. Dublin, about 17 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 73.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €492,000 to buy or €2,106 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 5.1% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 55 sales · PPR sales to Aug 2026 · CSO benchmark to May 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Baldoyle: 73.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Baldoyle
8,096 people live in Baldoyle on Census 2022 night. 74% of households own their home and 22% rent, so Baldoyle leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (46%). 18% are under 15 and 17% are aged 65 and over. 46% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 8,096 |
| Owner-occupied households | 74% |
| Rented households | 22% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 29% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% |
| Third level or higher | 46% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 58% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 46% |
| Commute by public transport | 27% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 23% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Baldoyle electoral division around Baldoyle.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Bayside (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Baldoyle: Rail + bus
Getting around Baldoyle
Baldoyle is served by 4 public-transport operators running 12 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
- 102 - Dublin Airport - Sutton DART
- 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
- 102A - Swords - Sutton
- 102C - Balgriffin - Sutton
- 102T - Swords - Sutton
- DART - Bray - Howth
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 Baldoyle
There are 1 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Baldoyle.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pobalscoil Neasáin | Post-primary | 805 | |
| St Laurence'S National School | Primary | 413 | |
| St Marys Secondary School | Post-primary | 242 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Baldoyle
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (7 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (11 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (11 km) · Monkstown Castle (12 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 Baldoyle is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Baldoyle
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €492,000 (+3.5% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €2,106 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.1% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.0% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €225,000 / €493,500 |
What this means: New builds in Baldoyle sell at about a 54% discount to second-hand homes (€225,000 vs €493,500).
Recent sales in Baldoyle
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 26 | 33 ABBEY PARK, BALDOYLE, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €700,000 |
| 24 Jul 26 | 38 MEADOWBROOK PARK, BALDOYLE, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €505,000 |
| 16 Jul 26 | 69 SEAGRANGE ROAD, BALDOYLE, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €530,000 |
| 16 Jul 26 | 97 RED ARCHES RD, BALDOYLE, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €450,000 |
| 15 Jul 26 | 12 PAROCHIAL AVE, BALDOYLE, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €365,000 |
| 09 Jul 26 | 128 GRANGE ABBEY DR, BALDOYLE, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €490,000 |
| 07 Jul 26 | 49 MYRTLE HOUSE, LONGFIELD RD, BALDOYLE | Second-hand | €361,000 |
| 30 Jun 26 | 15 COLLEGE ST, BALDOYLE, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €750,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Baldoyle median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €465,000 | 71 sales | |
| 2024 | €478,000 | 55 sales | |
| 2025 | €476,000 | 64 sales | |
| 2026 | €492,000 | 29 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Baldoyle
Since 1 March 2026 a rent review is capped at the lower of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation.
The full March 2026 rent review rules
Baldoyle compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Baldoyle | 492000 |
Rent or buy in Baldoyle?
At a glance: €492,000 to buy versus €2,106 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 5.1% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Baldoyle
The median home (€492,000) 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 Baldoyle: 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.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Baldoyle
In the 12 months to August 2026, 24 planning grants were recorded in and around Baldoyle.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | The development seeking permission will consist of reroofing, alterati | |
| 2026-07-01 | Retention Permission is being sought for omission of previously grante | |
| 2026-06-17 | Retention permission for the addition of a new velux window to the roo | |
| 2026-06-15 | New single storey granny flat extension to the side of existing dwelli | |
| 2026-06-09 | Planning permission for attic conversion with hip to gable roof and do |
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 Baldoyle, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Baldoyle, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Baldoyle →
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.
Nearby Dublin towns
Dartry · Mount Merrion · Sandycove · Rathgar · Rathmines · Dalkey
All Dublin house prices · All Leinster house prices
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.
Common questions about living in Baldoyle
What's it like to live in Baldoyle?
Baldoyle is a town in Co. Dublin, about 17 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 73.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Baldoyle?
A home in Baldoyle costs a median €492,000 to buy or €2,106 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 5.1% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Baldoyle to Dublin?
About 17 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Baldoyle?
Schools in Baldoyle include Pobalscoil Neasáin, St Laurence'S National School, St Marys Secondary School, among 1 primary and 2 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Baldoyle?
Baldoyle had a population of 8,096 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Baldoyle had a population of 8,096 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 8,096 |
|---|---|
| Households | 2,984 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74% |
| Rented homes | 22% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Baldoyle pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Baldoyle's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2025). Change any figure and it recalculates instantly.
Illustrative. Assumes ~18% of rent for management, insurance and voids; 25-year mortgage on the borrowed share; ~4% acquisition costs. Not financial advice.
What can you afford to buy in Baldoyle?
Pre-filled with Baldoyle's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Central Bank of Ireland mortgage measures (since Jan 2023): first-time buyers can borrow up to 4x gross income, movers and second or subsequent buyers up to 3.5x, both with a minimum 10% deposit. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Baldoyle property
Pre-filled with Baldoyle's median price. Change the purchase price and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
Irish residential stamp duty (rates in force since 2 October 2024): 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% from €1,000,000 to €1,500,000; 6% on any amount above €1,500,000. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Baldoyle home
Pre-filled with Baldoyle's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025).
Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table (source: revenue.ie). Your local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT reckoner for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Baldoyle
Pre-filled with Baldoyle's median rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.
What a month in Baldoyle costs
Real figures for Baldoyle: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Baldoyle's median Property Price Register sale price over 30 years, plus Revenue's 2026 LPT band charge divided by 12. Excludes utilities, insurance, management fees and council LPT adjustments. Illustrative, not financial advice.
See the full Baldoyle house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Baldoyle covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.