Living in Balgriffin, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Balgriffin
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Balgriffin
- Schools in Balgriffin
- Things to do in and around Balgriffin
- Where Balgriffin is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Balgriffin
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Balgriffin
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Balgriffin
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Balgriffin a nice place to live?
Balgriffin is home to about 1,238 households, 52% owner-occupied and 41% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €555,000, versus €454,000 across the Dublin region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €1,929 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 3 schools keyed to the town (2 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 480 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Portmarnock, 2 km away, and 8 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Balgriffin is a town in Co. Dublin, about 15 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 51.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €555,000 to buy or €1,929 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 4.2% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 45 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Balgriffin: 51.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Balgriffin
5,544 people live in Balgriffin on Census 2022 night. 52% of households own their home and 41% rent, so Balgriffin leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (61%). It skews young: 33% are under 15 against 5% aged 65 and over. 57% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 5,544 |
| Owner-occupied households | 52% |
| Rented households | 41% |
| Aged under 15 | 33% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 32% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% |
| Third level or higher | 57% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 60% |
| Unemployment rate | 9% |
| Commute by car | 61% |
| Commute by public transport | 23% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 14% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Balgriffin electoral division around Balgriffin.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Portmarnock (2.0 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Balgriffin: 4 operators
Getting around Balgriffin
Balgriffin is served by 4 public-transport operators running 8 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Express Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 15 - Ballycullen Road - Clongriffin
- 27 - Jobstown - Clare Hall
- 42 - Sand's Hotel Portmarnock - Eden Quay
- 43 - Talbot Street - Swords Business Park
- 27X - Clare Hall - UCD Belfield
- 42n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Portmarnock, Strand Road (St.Anne's Estate)
- 786 - Hilton Hotel - Dublin Airport
- 102C - Balgriffin - Sutton
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 Balgriffin
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Balgriffin, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmayne Educate Together Secondary School | Post-primary | 530 | |
| St. Francis Of Assisi National School | Primary | 434 | |
| Belmayne Educate Together National School | Primary | 413 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Balgriffin
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (5 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (9 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (10 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (11 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 Balgriffin is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Balgriffin
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €555,000 (+17.2% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,929 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.2% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.2% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €584,999 / €467,500 |
What this means: New builds in Balgriffin sell at about a 25% premium to second-hand homes (€584,999 vs €467,500).
Recent sales in Balgriffin
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 26 | 2 Newenham Terrace, Belcamp, Balgriffin | New | €488,987 |
| 31 Aug 26 | 106 CASTLEMOYNE, BALGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | New | €603,524 |
| 25 Aug 26 | 6 Newenham Drive, Belcamp, Balgriffin | New | €488,986 |
| 24 Aug 26 | 51 BELMAYNE AVE, BELMAYNE, BALGRIFFIN | Second-hand | €330,000 |
| 14 Aug 26 | 57 ST SAMSONS COURT, BALGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €430,000 |
| 11 Aug 26 | 8 CASTLEMOYNE, BALGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €715,000 |
| 10 Aug 26 | 14 Newenham Drive, Belcamp, Balgriffin | New | €488,987 |
| 04 Aug 26 | 186 CASTLEMOYNE, BALGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | New | €625,550 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Balgriffin median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €407,500 | 26 sales | |
| 2024 | €429,000 | 34 sales | |
| 2025 | €540,000 | 48 sales | |
| 2026 | €555,000 | 23 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Balgriffin
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
Balgriffin compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Balgriffin | 555000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Balgriffin?
At a glance: €555,000 to buy versus €1,929 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.2% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Balgriffin
The median home (€555,000) 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 Balgriffin: 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 Balgriffin
In the 12 months to September 2026, 10 planning grants were recorded in and around Balgriffin. Data gap: the DHLGH planning layer holds no Dublin City Council application received after 30 Jul 2026, although the council's own register is still publishing, so this figure understates the last 12 months until the department resumes ingestion.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | The development seeking retention permission consists of the widening | |
| 2026-07-10 | (i) a change of use from existing office use to a Yoga/Pilates Studio (ii) signage at the ground floor entrance and at unit 6 entrance, and (iii) all... | |
| 2026-06-19 | RETENTION PERMISSION : The development consists of the provision of a fenced enclosure (c. 346 sq.m) accommodating parking for 8 no. delivery vans... | |
| 2026-05-07 | The development will consist of the conversion of existing attic space within the existing dwelling for storage and study space, including the... | |
| 2026-04-24 | RETENTION PERMISSION: The development consists of: Permission for retention existing single storey masonry porch with canopy to the front of existing... |
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 Balgriffin, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Balgriffin, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Balgriffin →
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 · Sandycove · Mount Merrion · Rathgar · Glenageary · Rathmines
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 Balgriffin
What's it like to live in Balgriffin?
Balgriffin is a town in Co. Dublin, about 15 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 51.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Balgriffin?
A home in Balgriffin costs a median €555,000 to buy or €1,929 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 4.2% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Balgriffin to Dublin?
About 15 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Balgriffin?
Schools in Balgriffin include Belmayne Educate Together Secondary School, St. Francis Of Assisi National School, Belmayne Educate Together National School, among 2 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Balgriffin?
Balgriffin had a population of 5,544 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Balgriffin had a population of 5,544 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 5,544 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,238 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52% |
| Rented homes | 41% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Each point is the median of that calendar year's open-market sales on the Property Price Register. 2026 is a part year, covering the 23 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €555,000.
Could a home in Balgriffin pay as a buy-to-let?
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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 Balgriffin?
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Assumes 4x gross income for a first-time buyer or 3.5x otherwise, plus your deposit, with no minimum deposit applied (the Central Bank's 10% floor can cap the price lower; the affordability calculator applies it), and a 3.7% rate over 30 years unless you change them.
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 Balgriffin property
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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. New builds: duty is charged on the price net of 13.5% VAT. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Balgriffin home
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Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table and Local Adjustment Factors (source: revenue.ie). Each local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT service for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Balgriffin
Pre-filled with Balgriffin's average rent (RTB). From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: for a standard tenancy the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower. This computes the 2% leg as an illustrative cap.
No figure for this tenancy type: it follows CPI with no 2% cap and this widget holds no CPI series. Use the official RTB Rent Calculator.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). Illustrative, not legal advice: if CPI is below 2% the lawful ceiling is lower, and the RTB Rent Calculator at rtb.ie is the official tool.
What a month in Balgriffin costs
Real figures for Balgriffin: 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 Balgriffin'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.
More on Balgriffin
- Balgriffin house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Balgriffin: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Dublin: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Dublin planning applications by district: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.