Living in Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Blanchardstown
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Blanchardstown
- Schools in Blanchardstown
- Things to do in and around Blanchardstown
- Where Blanchardstown is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Blanchardstown
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Blanchardstown
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Blanchardstown
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Blanchardstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 67.7% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €395,000 to buy or €1,995 a month to rent (a 6.1% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 115 sales · updated July 2026
How Blanchardstown compares: at €395,000 it is 21% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 6.1% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Blanchardstown: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +6.3% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Blanchardstown — 67.7% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Blanchardstown
5,144 people live in Blanchardstown on Census 2022 night. 68% of households own their home and 26% rent, so Blanchardstown leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (47%). 19% are under 15 and 21% are aged 65 and over. 50% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 5,144 |
| Owner-occupied households | 68% |
| Rented households | 26% |
| Aged under 15 | 19% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 31% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% |
| Third level or higher | 50% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 54% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 47% |
| Commute by public transport | 20% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 29% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Blanchardstown-Delwood electoral division around Blanchardstown.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Castleknock (in the town), on the Maynooth line
Public transport serving Blanchardstown — Rail + bus
Getting around Blanchardstown
Blanchardstown is served by 5 public-transport operators running 16 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail and Sillan Tours.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Sillan Tours | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 16)
- 38 - Damastown - Burlington Road
- 39 - Ongar - Burlington Rd
- 70 - Dunboyne - Burlington Rd
- N4 - Blanchardstown - Point Village
- W4 - The Square - Blanchardstown SC
- 105 - Blanchardstown - Ashbourne - Ashbourne - Drogheda
- 109 - Dublin - Navan - Kells - Cavan
- 111 - Wilton Tce - Trim - Granard - Cavan
- 179 - Coothill - Dublin City
- 220 - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- 38A - Damastown via Navan Rd - Burlington Rd
- 39A - Ongar - UCD Belfield
- 109B - Dublin - Dunshaughlin - Trim
- 220A - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
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 Blanchardstown
There are 4 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Blanchardstown.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cheile Secondary School | Post-primary | 959 | |
| St Francis Xavier Senior N S | Primary | 388 | |
| St Francis Xavier J N S | Primary | 357 | |
| Scoil Bride C | Primary | 213 | |
| Scoil Bride B | Primary | 193 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Blanchardstown
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (7 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (9 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (9 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (10 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 Blanchardstown is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Blanchardstown
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €395,000 (+6.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,995 |
| Gross rental yield | 6.1% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.7% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €457,500 / €393,000 |
What this means: New builds in Blanchardstown sell at about a 16% premium to second-hand homes (€457,500 vs €393,000).
Recent sales in Blanchardstown
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 26 | 14 BEECHFIELD GREEN, BLANCHARDSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €410,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 33 WATERVILLE ROW, BLANCHARDSTOWN, SNUGBORO RD DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €447,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 100 WATERVILLE TERRACE, BLANCHARDSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €393,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 4 Beechwood Grove, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 | New | €488,986 |
| 08 Jun 26 | 28 WHITESTOWN WALK, BLANCHARDSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €315,000 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 21 COOLMINE PARK, BLANCHARDSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €450,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 28 WARRENSTOWN GREEN, BLANCHARDSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €436,000 |
| 27 May 26 | 19 WARRENSTOWN PLACE, BLANCHARDSTOWN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €380,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Blanchardstown median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €320,000 | 130 sales | |
| 2024 | €345,000 | 93 sales | |
| 2025 | €384,000 | 106 sales | |
| 2026 | €386,250 | 50 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,874 | €2,102 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Blanchardstown
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
Blanchardstown compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Blanchardstown | 395000 |
Rent or buy in Blanchardstown?
At a glance: €395,000 to buy versus €1,995 a month to rent, a 6.1% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Blanchardstown
The median home (€395,000) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Blanchardstown: 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 Blanchardstown
In the 12 months to July 2026, 19 planning grants were recorded in and around Blanchardstown.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Planning Permission for conversion of existing attic space comprising | |
| 2026-04-21 | The development will consist of the construction of a new single store | |
| 2026-02-12 | a single storey extension to front of existing dwelling | |
| 2026-02-05 | Widening of existing front vehicular access. Construction of a first f | |
| 2026-01-27 | The development will consist of an attic conversion, with new internal |
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 Blanchardstown, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Blanchardstown, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Blanchardstown →
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 Blanchardstown
What's it like to live in Blanchardstown?
Blanchardstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 67.7% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Blanchardstown?
A home in Blanchardstown costs a median €395,000 to buy or €1,995 a month to rent, a 6.1% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Blanchardstown to Dublin?
About 16 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Blanchardstown?
Schools in Blanchardstown include Le Cheile Secondary School, St Francis Xavier Senior N S, St Francis Xavier J N S, Scoil Bride C, among 4 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 Blanchardstown pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Blanchardstown?
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Stamp duty on a Blanchardstown 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 Blanchardstown 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 Blanchardstown
Pre-filled with Blanchardstown'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.