Living in Booterstown, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Booterstown
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Booterstown
- Schools in Booterstown
- Things to do in and around Booterstown
- Where Booterstown is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Booterstown
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Booterstown
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Booterstown
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Booterstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 7 schools, 58.7% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €857,500 to buy or €2,600 a month to rent (a 3.6% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 34 sales · updated July 2026
How Booterstown compares: at €857,500 it is 72% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 3.6% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Booterstown: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices -10.4% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Booterstown — 58.7% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Booterstown
3,629 people live in Booterstown on Census 2022 night. 59% of households own their home and 37% rent, so Booterstown leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (39%). 17% are under 15 and 15% are aged 65 and over. 81% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,629 |
| Owner-occupied households | 59% |
| Rented households | 37% |
| Aged under 15 | 17% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 34% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% |
| Third level or higher | 81% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 61% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 37% |
| Commute by public transport | 22% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 39% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Blackrock-Booterstown electoral division around Booterstown.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Booterstown (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Booterstown — Rail + bus
Getting around Booterstown
Booterstown is served by 5 public-transport operators running 18 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 18)
- 4 - Monkstown Avenue - Heuston Station
- 7 - Brides Glen Luas - Mountjoy Square
- 47 - Poolbeg Street - Belarmine
- 7A - Loughlinstown - Mountjoy Sq
- 7B - Shankill - Mountjoy Square
- 7D - Dalkey - Mountjoy Square
- 7E - Mountjoy Square - Dalkey
- 7n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Woodbrook Golf Club
- E1 - Ballywaltrim - Northwood
- E2 - Dun Laoghaire - Harristown
- S6 - The Square - Blackrock Station
- 116 - Whitechurch - Parnell Square
- 118 - Kilternan - Eden Quay
- 46n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dundrum, Outside Luas Station
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 Booterstown
There are 2 primary and 5 post-primary schools in and around Booterstown.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock College | Post-primary | 1053 | |
| St Andrews College | Post-primary | 1008 | |
| Coláiste Eoin | Post-primary | 510 | |
| Coláiste Íosagáin | Post-primary | 488 | |
| Our Lady Of Mercy Convent School | Primary | 247 | |
| Willow Park School | Post-primary | 208 | |
| Booterstown Boys | Primary | 188 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Booterstown
- Heritage nearby: Monkstown Castle (4 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (6 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (6 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (6 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 Booterstown is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Booterstown
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €857,500 (-10.4% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,600 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.6% |
| Net yield (est.) | 2.8% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €857,500 |
Recent sales in Booterstown
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 26 | 12 TRIMLESTON DRIVE, BOOTERSTOWN, CO DUBLIN | Second-hand | €1,075,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 28 SEAFIELD RD, BOOTERSTOWN, CO DUBLIN | Second-hand | €1,077,713 |
| 29 May 26 | 8 HAMPTON CRESCENT, ST HELENS WOOD, BOOTERSTOWN | Second-hand | €840,000 |
| 13 May 26 | 41 BOOTERSTOWN WOOD, SOUTH HILL PARK, BOOTERSTOWN | Second-hand | €565,000 |
| 30 Apr 26 | 11 GROTTO PLACE, BOOTERSTOWN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €500,000 |
| 23 Mar 26 | 55 TRIMLESTON GARDENS, BOOTERSTOWN, CO DUBLIN | Second-hand | €1,030,000 |
| 12 Mar 26 | 80 TRIMLESTON GARDENS, BOOTERSTOWN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €985,000 |
| 04 Mar 26 | 71 HAMPTON PARK, ST HELENS WOOD, BOOTERSTOWN | Second-hand | €1,205,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Booterstown median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €625,000 | 43 sales | |
| 2024 | €840,000 | 38 sales | |
| 2025 | €930,000 | 38 sales | |
| 2026 | €802,000 | 13 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Booterstown
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
Booterstown compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Booterstown | 857500 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Booterstown?
At a glance: €857,500 to buy versus €2,600 a month to rent, a 3.6% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Booterstown
The median home (€857,500) falls in LPT Band 8, a base charge of €808 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Booterstown: 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 Booterstown
In the 12 months to July 2026, 35 planning grants were recorded in and around Booterstown.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | The development will consist of: A) The change of use of an existing vacant two- | |
| 2026-05-28 | The development will consist of:1. Demolition of single storey shed to the rear, | |
| 2026-05-27 | The Development will consist of - The construction of a two-storey extension to | |
| 2026-05-21 | The development will consist of temporary demolition of existing blockwork pill | |
| 2026-05-05 | Erection of a First Floor Rear flat roofed Extension on top of part 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 Booterstown, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Booterstown, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Booterstown →
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 Booterstown
What's it like to live in Booterstown?
Booterstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 7 schools, 58.7% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Booterstown?
A home in Booterstown costs a median €857,500 to buy or €2,600 a month to rent, a 3.6% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Booterstown to Dublin?
About 13 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Booterstown?
Schools in Booterstown include Blackrock College, St Andrews College, Coláiste Eoin, Coláiste Íosagáin, among 2 primary and 5 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 Booterstown pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Booterstown?
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Stamp duty on a Booterstown 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 Booterstown 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 Booterstown
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