Living in Clonskeagh, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Clonskeagh
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Clonskeagh
- Schools in Clonskeagh
- Things to do in and around Clonskeagh
- Where Clonskeagh is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Clonskeagh
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Clonskeagh
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Clonskeagh
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Clonskeagh a nice place to live?
Clonskeagh is home to about 781 households, 65% owner-occupied and 27% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €820,000, versus €625,000 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €2,601 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 4 schools keyed to the town (2 primary, 2 post-primary), and there are 563 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Sydney Parade, 2.4 km away, and 29 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Clonskeagh is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 64.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €820,000 to buy or €2,601 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 3.8% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 49 sales · PPR sales to Aug 2026 · CSO benchmark to May 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Clonskeagh: 64.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Clonskeagh
2,252 people live in Clonskeagh on Census 2022 night. 65% of households own their home and 27% rent, so Clonskeagh leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (44%). 18% are under 15 and 14% are aged 65 and over. 84% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,252 |
| Owner-occupied households | 65% |
| Rented households | 27% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 27% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% |
| Third level or higher | 84% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 57% |
| Unemployment rate | 2% |
| Commute by car | 44% |
| Commute by public transport | 14% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 40% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Clonskeagh-Milltown electoral division around Clonskeagh.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Sydney Parade (2.4 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Clonskeagh: 5 operators
Getting around Clonskeagh
Clonskeagh is served by 5 public-transport operators running 29 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Matthews Coach Hire and McConnon Travel.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Matthews Coach Hire | Bus / coach |
| McConnon Travel | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 29)
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- 44 - Enniskerry - DCU
- S4 - Liffey Valley - UCD
- S6 - The Square - Blackrock Station
- 109 - Dublin - Navan - Kells - Cavan
- 111 - Wilton Tce - Trim - Granard - Cavan
- 125 - UCD - Newbridge
- 142 - Portmarnock - UCD (Belfield)
- 180 - Clones - Monaghan - Dublin
- 27X - Clare Hall - UCD Belfield
- 32X - UCD Belfield - Malahide
- 39A - Ongar - UCD Belfield
- 41X - Swords - UCD Belfield
- 44D - Dundrum - OCS
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 Clonskeagh
There are 2 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Clonskeagh.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Kilian'S Deutsche Schule | Post-primary | 478 | |
| Islamic National School | Primary | 414 | |
| Our Lady'S Grove Primary School | Primary | 409 | |
| Our Lady'S Grove Secondary School | Post-primary | 312 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Clonskeagh
- Heritage nearby: Rathfarnham Castle (3 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (5 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (5 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (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 Clonskeagh is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Clonskeagh
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €820,000 (-4.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €2,601 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.8% |
| Net yield (est.) | 2.9% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €820,000 |
Recent sales in Clonskeagh
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 26 | 18 WHITE OAK, ROEBUCK ROAD, CLONSKEAGH | Second-hand | €476,000 |
| 30 Jul 26 | 21 LARCHFIELD RD, CLONSKEAGH, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €1,025,000 |
| 27 Jul 26 | 57 WHITETHORN RD, CLONSKEAGH, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €1,376,000 |
| 22 Jul 26 | 75 ROEBUCK DOWNS, CLONSKEAGH, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €820,000 |
| 21 Jul 26 | 79 ROEBUCK CASTLE, CLONSKEAGH, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €702,000 |
| 30 Jun 26 | 63 BIRD AVE, CLONSKEAGH, DUBLIN 14 | Second-hand | €1,070,000 |
| 26 Jun 26 | 7 ARDILEA WOOD, SALZBURGH ROAD, CLONSKEAGH | Second-hand | €1,615,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 4 FRIARSLAND CRESCENT, ROEBUCK ROAD, CLONSKEAGH | Second-hand | €450,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Clonskeagh median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €610,000 | 87 sales | |
| 2024 | €750,000 | 51 sales | |
| 2025 | €905,000 | 51 sales | |
| 2026 | €750,000 | 27 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €2,068 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Clonskeagh
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
Clonskeagh compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Clonskeagh | 820000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Clonskeagh?
At a glance: €820,000 to buy versus €2,601 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 3.8% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Clonskeagh
The median home (€820,000) falls in LPT Band 7, a base charge of €713 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Clonskeagh: 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 Clonskeagh
In the 12 months to August 2026, 29 planning grants were recorded in and around Clonskeagh.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Retention permission of the detached garden room to the rear garden and removal | |
| 2026-07-16 | A dormer window in the main roof to the rear of the property, the conversion of | |
| 2026-06-23 | Planning permission is sought for modifications to existing house, new single st | |
| 2026-06-09 | Planning permission for attic conversion with hip to gable roof and dormer to r | |
| 2026-05-20 | 1 Unit |
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 Clonskeagh, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Clonskeagh, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Clonskeagh →
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 · Rathgar · Rathmines · 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 Clonskeagh
What's it like to live in Clonskeagh?
Clonskeagh is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 64.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Clonskeagh?
A home in Clonskeagh costs a median €820,000 to buy or €2,601 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 3.8% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Clonskeagh to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Clonskeagh?
Schools in Clonskeagh include St Kilian'S Deutsche Schule, Islamic National School, Our Lady'S Grove Primary School, Our Lady'S Grove Secondary School, among 2 primary and 2 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Clonskeagh?
Clonskeagh had a population of 2,252 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Clonskeagh had a population of 2,252 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 2,252 |
|---|---|
| Households | 781 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65% |
| Rented homes | 27% |
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 Clonskeagh pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Clonskeagh?
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Stamp duty on a Clonskeagh property
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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. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Clonskeagh 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 Clonskeagh
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Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.
What a month in Clonskeagh costs
Real figures for Clonskeagh: 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 €2,068
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Clonskeagh'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 Clonskeagh house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Clonskeagh covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.