Living in Cherry Orchard, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Cherry Orchard
- Getting around and commuting
- Schools in Cherry Orchard
- Things to do in and around Cherry Orchard
- Where Cherry Orchard is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Cherry Orchard
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Cherry Orchard
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Cherry Orchard
- Nearby Dublin towns
Is Cherry Orchard a nice place to live?
Cherry Orchard is home to about 787 households, 25% owner-occupied and 67% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €271,000, versus €454,000 across the Dublin region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €1,736 a month. There are 515 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Park West and Cherry Orchard, 0.2 km away. The sections below break each of these down.
Cherry Orchard is a town in Co. Dublin, about 15 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 25.3% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €271,000 to buy or €1,736 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 7.7% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 13 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Cherry Orchard: 25.3% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Cherry Orchard
3,465 people live in Cherry Orchard on Census 2022 night. 25% of households own their home and 67% rent, so Cherry Orchard leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by car (50%). It skews young: 18% are under 15 against 5% aged 65 and over. 19% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,465 |
| Owner-occupied households | 25% |
| Rented households | 67% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 40% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% |
| Third level or higher | 19% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 47% |
| Unemployment rate | 16% |
| Commute by car | 50% |
| Commute by public transport | 24% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 23% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Cherry Orchard A electoral division around Cherry Orchard.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Park West and Cherry Orchard (in the town), on the Portlaoise and Waterford lines
Schools in Cherry Orchard
There are 5 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Cherry Orchard, 6 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collinstown Park Community College | Post-primary | 615 | DEIS |
| St Ultans Ns | Primary | 359 | DEIS |
| St Peter Apostle Sen Ns | Primary | 278 | DEIS |
| Neillstown N S | Primary | 231 | DEIS |
| St Marys Sen N S | Primary | 204 | DEIS |
| St Marys Junior N S | Primary | 183 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Cherry Orchard
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (5 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (7 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (7 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (8 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 Cherry Orchard is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Cherry Orchard
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €271,000 (+2.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,736 |
| Gross rental yield | 7.7% |
| Net yield (est.) | 6.0% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €271,000 |
Recent sales in Cherry Orchard
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 26 | 80 CEDAR BROOK WALK, CHERRY ORCHARD, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €335,000 |
| 24 Jun 26 | 25 CEDARBROOK WALK, CHERRY ORCHARD, BALLYFERMOT | Second-hand | €310,000 |
| 27 Apr 26 | 57 CEDAR BROOK WALK, CHERRY ORCHARD, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €295,000 |
| 20 Apr 26 | 95 CEDAR BROOK WALK, CHERRY ORCHARD, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €291,000 |
| 26 Feb 26 | 99 CEDAR BROOK WALK, CHERRY ORCHARD, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €271,000 |
| 17 Feb 26 | 51 CEDAR BROOK WAY, CHERRY ORCHARD, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €223,000 |
| 26 Jan 26 | 87 CEDARBROOK WALK, CHERRY ORCHARD, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €200,000 |
| 11 Dec 25 | 43 CEDAR BROOK WAY, CHERRY ORCHARD, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €260,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Cherry Orchard median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €217,000 | 13 sales | |
| 2024 | €230,000 | 9 sales | |
| 2025 | €267,500 | 12 sales | |
| 2026 | €291,000 | 7 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Cherry Orchard
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
Cherry Orchard compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Cherry Orchard | 271000 |
Rent or buy in Cherry Orchard?
At a glance: €271,000 to buy versus €1,736 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 7.7% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Cherry Orchard
The median home (€271,000) falls in LPT Band 2, a base charge of €235 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Cherry Orchard: 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 Cherry Orchard
In the 12 months to September 2026, 15 planning grants were recorded in and around Cherry Orchard, including 1 new home 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | Planning permission sought for the construction of a detached 2 storey house, connection to existing public foul and surface water, amendment of... | 1 |
| 2026-05-05 | The development will consist of the demolition and removal of the existing single storey and temporary buildings on site and, the construction of a... | |
| 2026-04-08 | The development comprises the retention of the following amendments to the development permitted under Reg. Ref.: SD20A/0309, as amended by Reg... | |
| 2026-02-23 | Permission and retention permission is sought for the following development: Permission for an ancillary generator structure with a total height of... | |
| 2025-11-26 | Construction of a two-storey flat-roof extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling, incorporating new side access door and new side and... |
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 1 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Cherry Orchard's roughly 787 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Cherry Orchard, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Cherry Orchard, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Cherry Orchard →
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 Cherry Orchard
What's it like to live in Cherry Orchard?
Cherry Orchard is a town in Co. Dublin, about 15 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 25.3% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Cherry Orchard?
A home in Cherry Orchard costs a median €271,000 to buy or €1,736 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 7.7% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Cherry Orchard to Dublin?
About 15 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Cherry Orchard?
Schools in Cherry Orchard include Collinstown Park Community College, St Ultans Ns, St Peter Apostle Sen Ns, Neillstown N S, among 5 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
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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 7 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 11 September 2026 the median was €271,000.
Could a home in Cherry Orchard pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Cherry Orchard'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 Cherry Orchard?
Pre-filled with Cherry Orchard's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 Cherry Orchard property
Pre-filled with Cherry Orchard'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 Cherry Orchard home
Pre-filled with Cherry Orchard'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 Cherry Orchard
Pre-filled with Cherry Orchard'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 Cherry Orchard costs
Real figures for Cherry Orchard: 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 Cherry Orchard'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 Cherry Orchard
- Cherry Orchard house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Cherry Orchard: 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.