Living in Chapelizod, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Chapelizod
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Chapelizod
- Schools in Chapelizod
- Things to do in and around Chapelizod
- Where Chapelizod is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Chapelizod
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Chapelizod
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Chapelizod
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Chapelizod is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 44.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €443,000 to buy or €1,859 a month to rent (a 5.0% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 22 sales · updated July 2026
How Chapelizod compares: at €443,000 it is 11% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.0% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Chapelizod: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 4 new homes approved in the last year; prices +25.3% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Chapelizod — 44.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Chapelizod
3,397 people live in Chapelizod on Census 2022 night. 45% of households own their home and 48% rent, so Chapelizod leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by car (44%). 14% are under 15 and 16% are aged 65 and over. 61% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,397 |
| Owner-occupied households | 45% |
| Rented households | 48% |
| Aged under 15 | 14% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 38% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% |
| Third level or higher | 61% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 64% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 44% |
| Commute by public transport | 28% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 24% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Chapelizod electoral division around Chapelizod.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Park West and Cherry Orchard (2.7 km away), on the Portlaoise and Waterford lines
Public transport serving Chapelizod — 2 operators
Getting around Chapelizod
Chapelizod is served by 2 public-transport operators running 4 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 80 - Liffey Valley SC - Palmerston Park
- C5 - Maynooth - Ringsend Night Service
- C6 - Maynooth - Celbridge - Ringsend Night Service
- L55 - Hollyville Lawn - Glenaulin
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 Chapelizod
There are 2 primary schools in and around Chapelizod.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patricks Ns | Primary | 203 | |
| Chapelizod N S | Primary | 30 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Chapelizod
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (2 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (5 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (5 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (7 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 Chapelizod is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Chapelizod
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €443,000 (+25.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,859 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.0% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.9% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €443,000 |
Recent sales in Chapelizod
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 26 | 690 LUCAN RD, CHAPELIZOD, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €350,000 |
| 26 May 26 | 33A MAIN ST, CHAPELIZOD, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €455,000 |
| 23 May 26 | 53 THE ISLAND BLOCK B, CHAPELIZOD, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €360,000 |
| 14 May 26 | 34 KINGS HALL, CHAPELIZOD | Second-hand | €428,000 |
| 11 May 26 | 31 THE STEEPLES, CHAPELIZOD, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €370,000 |
| 05 May 26 | 46 BELGROVE LAWN, CHAPELIZOD, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €600,000 |
| 02 Apr 26 | 75A MARTINS ROW, CHAPELIZOD, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €535,000 |
| 18 Feb 26 | 41 THE ISLAND, CHAPELIZOD, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €450,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Chapelizod median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €340,000 | 43 sales | |
| 2024 | €337,500 | 36 sales | |
| 2025 | €418,000 | 21 sales | |
| 2026 | €439,000 | 12 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,876 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Chapelizod
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
Chapelizod compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Chapelizod | 443000 |
Rent or buy in Chapelizod?
At a glance: €443,000 to buy versus €1,859 a month to rent, a 5.0% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Chapelizod
The median home (€443,000) 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 Chapelizod: 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 Chapelizod
In the 12 months to July 2026, 10 planning grants were recorded in and around Chapelizod, including 4 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-08 | Construction of a three-story building, including attic, comprising a total of 4 apartments (1 one-bedroom apartment and 3 two-bedroom apartments)... | 4 |
| 2026-04-14 | Construction of a new stepped pedestrian access route from an existing | |
| 2026-03-19 | The demolition of existing garden sheds. The construction of a stepped down single storey, flat roofed, rear extension including sedum roof, a single... | |
| 2026-01-27 | The development will consist of: A) Partial demolition & conversion of existing garage including alterations to the roof & front façade; B)... | |
| 2026-01-27 | Demolition of existing single storey rear extension & construction of new part two storey, part single storey rear extension. Works include minor... |
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 4 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Chapelizod's roughly 1,489 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Chapelizod, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Chapelizod, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Chapelizod →
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 Chapelizod
What's it like to live in Chapelizod?
Chapelizod is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 44.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Chapelizod?
A home in Chapelizod costs a median €443,000 to buy or €1,859 a month to rent, a 5.0% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Chapelizod to Dublin?
About 13 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Chapelizod?
Schools in Chapelizod include St Patricks Ns, Chapelizod N S, among 2 primary and 0 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 Chapelizod pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Chapelizod's median price and average rent. 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 Chapelizod?
Pre-filled with Chapelizod's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Central Bank rules: 3.5x gross income for most buyers; first-time buyers can borrow up to 90% LTV. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Chapelizod property
Pre-filled with Chapelizod's median price. Change the purchase price and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
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 Chapelizod home
Pre-filled with Chapelizod's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025).
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 Chapelizod
Pre-filled with Chapelizod'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.