Living in Ballycullen, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Ballycullen
- Getting around and commuting
- 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
Leinster house prices & rents › Dublin › Living 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. Living here costs a median €510,000 to buy or €2,153 a month to rent (a 5.1% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 79 sales · updated July 2026
How Ballycullen compares: at €510,000 it is 2% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.1% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Ballycullen: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 511 new homes approved in the last year; prices -2.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
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.
Getting around and commuting
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) | €510,000 (-2.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,153 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.1% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.0% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €530,000 / €485,000 |
What this means: New builds in Ballycullen sell at about a 9% premium to second-hand homes (€530,000 vs €485,000).
Recent sales in Ballycullen
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 26 | 3 The Woods, Ballycullen Gate, Ballycullen | New | €511,013 |
| 16 Jun 26 | 2 The Woods, Ballycullen Gate, Ballycullen | New | €511,013 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 41 OAKDALE CLOSE, BALLYCULLEN, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €485,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 5 BALLYCULLEN GREEN, OLD COURT ROAD, BALLYCULLEN | Second-hand | €622,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 84 BEECHDALE COURT, BALLYCULLEN, FIRHOUSE DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €457,000 |
| 08 Jun 26 | 27 BEECHDALE PLACE, BALLYCULLEN, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €420,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 22 DALETREE VIEW, BALLYCULLEN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €555,000 |
| 15 May 26 | 1 HUNTERS PARADE, HUNTERSWOOD, BALLYCULLEN | Second-hand | €485,000 |
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 | €570,000 | 29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballycullen | 510000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Ballycullen?
At a glance: €510,000 to buy versus €2,153 a month to rent, a 5.1% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Ballycullen
The median home (€510,000) 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 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 July 2026, 31 planning grants were recorded in and around Ballycullen, including 511 new homes approved across those grants.
| 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 |
| 2025-07-10 | Permission for modifications to previously granted under planning permission (Reg. Ref. SD23A-0260), specifically relating to Block A. The proposed... | 5 |
| 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 |
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 511 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 · 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 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 €510,000 to buy or €2,153 a month to rent, a 5.1% 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 (OpenStreetMap routing).
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).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Ballycullen pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Ballycullen?
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Stamp duty on a Ballycullen 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 Ballycullen 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 Ballycullen
Pre-filled with Ballycullen'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.