Living in Ballycullen, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Ballycullen
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Ballycullen
- Schools in Ballycullen
- Things to do in and around Ballycullen
- Where Ballycullen is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Ballycullen
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Ballycullen
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Ballycullen
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Ballycullen a nice place to live?
Ballycullen is home to about 3,945 households, 76% owner-occupied and 20% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €499,999, versus €499,999 across the Dublin region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €2,153 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 2 schools keyed to the town (1 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 430 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Park West and Cherry Orchard, 7.8 km away, and 6 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Ballycullen is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 76.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €499,999 to buy or €2,153 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 5.2% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 93 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Ballycullen: 76.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Ballycullen
12,254 people live in Ballycullen on Census 2022 night. 76% of households own their home and 20% rent, so Ballycullen leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (62%). It skews young: 23% are under 15 against 10% aged 65 and over. 49% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 12,254 |
| Owner-occupied households | 76% |
| Rented households | 20% |
| Aged under 15 | 23% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 28% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% |
| Third level or higher | 49% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 62% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 62% |
| Commute by public transport | 15% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 19% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Firhouse Village electoral division around Ballycullen.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Park West and Cherry Orchard (7.8 km away), on the Portlaoise and Waterford lines
Public transport serving Ballycullen: 4 operators
Getting around Ballycullen
Ballycullen is served by 4 public-transport operators running 6 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Nitelink, Dublin Bus and TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 15 - Ballycullen Road - Clongriffin
- S8 - Kingswood Avenue - Dun Laoghaire Stn
- 15B - Merrion Square - Stocking Avenue
- 49n - D'Olier Street - Kilnamanagh
- SD3 - Tallaght - Bohernabreena
- SD4 - Tallaght - Tibradden
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 Ballycullen
There are 1 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Ballycullen.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School | Post-primary | 381 | |
| Glen Na Smol N S | Primary | 56 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Ballycullen
- Heritage nearby: Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (4 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (4 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (8 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (9 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 Ballycullen is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Ballycullen
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €499,999 (-7.4% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €2,153 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.2% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.0% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €500,000 / €480,000 |
What this means: New builds in Ballycullen sell at about a 4% premium to second-hand homes (€500,000 vs €480,000).
Recent sales in Ballycullen
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | 4 The Square, Ballycullen Gate, Ballycullen | New | €389,908 |
| 21 Sep 26 | 54 BALLYCULLEN GREEN, OLD COURT ROAD, BALLYCULLEN | Second-hand | €685,000 |
| 17 Sep 26 | 9 The Square, Ballycullen Gate, Ballycullen | New | €374,449 |
| 11 Sep 26 | 10 The Square, Ballycullen Gate, Ballycullen | New | €440,529 |
| 11 Sep 26 | 8 The Square, Ballycullen Gate, Ballycullen | New | €374,449 |
| 10 Sep 26 | 84 BEECHDALE COURT, BALLYCULLEN, FIRHOUSE DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €480,000 |
| 01 Sep 26 | 2 The Square, Ballycullen Gate, Ballycullen | New | €440,529 |
| 31 Aug 26 | 15 The Square, Ballycullen Gate, Ballycullen | New | €440,529 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Ballycullen median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €499,999 | 45 sales | |
| 2024 | €497,500 | 50 sales | |
| 2025 | €425,000 | 71 sales | |
| 2026 | €512,500 | 60 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Ballycullen
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
Ballycullen compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Ballycullen | 499999 |
Rent or buy in Ballycullen?
At a glance: €499,999 to buy versus €2,153 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 5.2% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Ballycullen
The median home (€499,999) 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 Ballycullen: 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 Ballycullen
In the 12 months to September 2026, 32 planning grants were recorded in and around Ballycullen, including 506 new homes approved across those grants. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-15 | The proposed development will consist of 502 no. residential units (108no. 1-bed, 170no. 2-bed, 162 no. 3-bed; 62 no. 4-bed) comprising 197no. 2... | 502 |
| 2026-04-13 | The proposed modifications comprise the addition of 4 No. 2-storey Terraced Houses (three-bedroom units), along with 4 No. additional car parking... | 4 |
| 2026-03-10 | The proposed development seeks permission for modifications to the previously granted permission (Reg. Ref. SD23A/0260 and Reg. Ref. SD25A/0116W)... | |
| 2025-10-29 | Retention permission for detached cabin to side garden | |
| 2026-02-18 | The development consists of the demolition of the existing single storey rear extensions, chimneys, out buildings, garden structures, shed, 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.
What this means: The 506 homes approved here in the last year are about 13% of Ballycullen's roughly 3,945 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Ballycullen, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Ballycullen, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Ballycullen →
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 Ballycullen
What's it like to live in Ballycullen?
Ballycullen is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 76.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Ballycullen?
A home in Ballycullen costs a median €499,999 to buy or €2,153 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 5.2% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Ballycullen to Dublin?
About 16 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Ballycullen?
Schools in Ballycullen include Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School, Glen Na Smol N S, among 1 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Ballycullen?
Ballycullen had a population of 12,254 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Ballycullen had a population of 12,254 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 12,254 |
|---|---|
| Households | 3,945 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76% |
| Rented homes | 20% |
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 60 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €499,999.
Could a home in Ballycullen pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Ballycullen'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 Ballycullen?
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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 Ballycullen property
Pre-filled with Ballycullen's median price. Change the purchase price, tick new build if it applies, 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. 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 Ballycullen home
Pre-filled with Ballycullen's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025) and your local authority's 2026 adjustment factor.
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 Ballycullen
Pre-filled with Ballycullen'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 Ballycullen costs
Real figures for Ballycullen: 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 Ballycullen'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 Ballycullen
- Ballycullen house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Ballycullen: 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.