Living in Clonsilla, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Clonsilla
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Clonsilla
- Schools in Clonsilla
- Things to do in and around Clonsilla
- Where Clonsilla is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Clonsilla
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Clonsilla
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Clonsilla
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Clonsilla a nice place to live?
Clonsilla is home to about 477 households, 81% owner-occupied and 16% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €470,000, versus €500,000 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €2,050 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 1 school keyed to the town (1 primary), and there are 92 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Clonsilla, 0.1 km away, and 9 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Clonsilla is a town in Co. Dublin, about 18 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 81.3% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €470,000 to buy or €2,050 a month to rent (a 5.2% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 167 sales · updated July 2026
Who lives in Clonsilla: 81.3% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Clonsilla
1,765 people live in Clonsilla on Census 2022 night. 81% of households own their home and 16% rent, so Clonsilla leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (62%). It skews young: 23% are under 15 against 13% aged 65 and over. 66% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,765 |
| Owner-occupied households | 81% |
| Rented households | 16% |
| Aged under 15 | 23% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 18% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% |
| Third level or higher | 66% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 58% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 62% |
| Commute by public transport | 13% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 22% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Lucan North electoral division around Clonsilla.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Clonsilla (in the town), on the Maynooth line
Public transport serving Clonsilla: Rail + bus
Getting around Clonsilla
Clonsilla is served by 5 public-transport operators running 9 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, JJ Kavanagh and TU Dublin Blanchardstown.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| TU Dublin Blanchardstown | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 39 - Ongar - Burlington Rd
- 139 - Blanchardstown - Naas
- 220 - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- 39A - Ongar - UCD Belfield
- 39X - Ongar - Burlington Road
- L52 - Blanchardstown SC - Adamstown Station
- 220A - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- BI01 - TU Blanchardstown Shuttle Bus
- rail - Dublin - Maynooth
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 Clonsilla
There is 1 primary school in and around Clonsilla, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Philips Senior N S | Primary | 231 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Clonsilla
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (9 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (11 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (11 km) · Maynooth Castle (11 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 Clonsilla is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Clonsilla
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €470,000 (+4.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,050 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.2% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.1% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €575,000 / €450,000 |
What this means: New builds in Clonsilla sell at about a 28% premium to second-hand homes (€575,000 vs €450,000).
Recent sales in Clonsilla
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | 17 WILLOW WOOD VIEW, HARTSTOWN, CLONSILLA | Second-hand | €390,000 |
| 25 Jun 26 | 4 ST MOCHTAS LAWN, CLONSILLA, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €448,000 |
| 24 Jun 26 | 49 Churchgate, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 | New | €484,582 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 45 CASTLEFIELD HALL, CLONSILLA, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €515,000 |
| 18 Jun 26 | 32 PINEBROOK VIEW, CLONSILLA, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €305,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 1 BLAKESCOURT, BLAKESTOWN ROAD, CLONSILLA | Second-hand | €200,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 15 ST MOCHTAS LAWN, CLONSILLA, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €515,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 28 CHARNWOOD HEATH, CLONSILLA, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €515,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Clonsilla median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €412,500 | 194 sales | |
| 2024 | €427,000 | 175 sales | |
| 2025 | €451,000 | 154 sales | |
| 2026 | €466,000 | 71 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,883 | €2,089 | €2,514 |
Maximum legal rent increase in Clonsilla
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
Clonsilla compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Clonsilla | 470000 |
Rent or buy in Clonsilla?
At a glance: €470,000 to buy versus €2,050 a month to rent, a 5.2% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Clonsilla
The median home (€470,000) 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 Clonsilla: 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 Clonsilla
In the 12 months to July 2026, 36 planning grants were recorded in and around Clonsilla.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | The proposed development will consist of the following: (i) A rear ex | |
| 2026-06-08 | The development will consist of an attic conversion with dormer roof t | |
| 2026-06-05 | The development will consist of the construction of a single-storey ex | |
| 2026-06-03 | The development will consist of the following: (a) The change in roof | |
| 2026-06-02 | Attic conversion for storage, incorporating a dormer window and roofl |
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 Clonsilla, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Clonsilla, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Clonsilla →
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 · Rathgar · Dalkey
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 Clonsilla
What's it like to live in Clonsilla?
Clonsilla is a town in Co. Dublin, about 18 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 81.3% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Clonsilla?
A home in Clonsilla costs a median €470,000 to buy or €2,050 a month to rent, a 5.2% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Clonsilla to Dublin?
About 18 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Clonsilla?
Schools in Clonsilla include St Philips Senior N S, among 1 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Clonsilla?
Clonsilla had a population of 1,765 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Clonsilla had a population of 1,765 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 1,765 |
|---|---|
| Households | 477 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81% |
| Rented homes | 16% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Clonsilla pay as a buy-to-let?
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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 Clonsilla?
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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 Clonsilla 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 Clonsilla 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 Clonsilla
Pre-filled with Clonsilla'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.
What a month in Clonsilla costs
Real figures for Clonsilla: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Average rent by size: 2 bed €1,883 · 3 bed €2,089 · 4+ bed €2,514
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Clonsilla'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.
See the full Clonsilla house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Clonsilla covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.