Living in Balgriffin, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Balgriffin
- Getting around and commuting
- 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
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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 €564,890 to buy or €1,929 a month to rent (a 4.1% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 41 sales · updated July 2026
How Balgriffin compares: at €564,890 it is 13% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 4.1% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Balgriffin: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +11.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
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.
Getting around and commuting
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) | €564,890 (+11.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,929 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.1% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.2% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €585,000 / €487,000 |
What this means: New builds in Balgriffin sell at about a 20% premium to second-hand homes (€585,000 vs €487,000).
Recent sales in Balgriffin
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | 94 BELMAYNE PARK SOUTH, BALGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €303,000 |
| 28 May 26 | 185 CASTLEMOYNE, BALGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | New | €715,000 |
| 28 May 26 | 6 BELMAYNE AVE, BALGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €490,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 13 ST SAMSONS COURT, BALGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €510,000 |
| 01 May 26 | 189 CASTLEMOYNE, BALGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | New | €629,956 |
| 20 Apr 26 | 37 CASTLEMOYNE, BALGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €575,000 |
| 20 Mar 26 | 6 College Avenue, Belcamp, Balgriffin | New | €499,392 |
| 02 Mar 26 | 26 BELMAYNE PARK NORTH, BALGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €485,000 |
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 | €550,905 | 10 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 | 564890 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Balgriffin?
At a glance: €564,890 to buy versus €1,929 a month to rent, a 4.1% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Balgriffin
The median home (€564,890) 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 July 2026, 6 planning grants were recorded in and around Balgriffin.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Planning permission is sought for: 1/ Construction of new single storey kitchen/dining room extension to side/rear. 2/ Installation of 2no. velux... | |
| 2026-03-12 | Kavco CL Project Limited, intend to apply for planning for a residenti | |
| 2026-02-25 | The development seeking permission will consist of the amending the existing roof to a gable roof, the construction of one dormer window in the main... | |
| 2026-01-30 | Erect 6 No. telecommunication antennas and 3 No. dishes supported on 3 No. ballast mounted support frames with an equipment cabinet and associated... | |
| 2025-12-22 | Conversion of his attic to storage including a dormer widow to the re |
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 · Mount Merrion · Sandycove · Glenageary · Dalkey · Rathgar
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 €564,890 to buy or €1,929 a month to rent, a 4.1% 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 (OpenStreetMap routing).
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).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Balgriffin pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Balgriffin?
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Stamp duty on a Balgriffin property
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Irish residential stamp duty: 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% on any amount above. 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 (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 Balgriffin
Pre-filled with Balgriffin'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). RPZ_CAP_PCT = 2.0% per annum -- flagged for Bryan to verify the exact statutory rate before publishing. Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.