Living in Coolmine, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Coolmine
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Coolmine
- Schools in Coolmine
- Things to do in and around Coolmine
- Where Coolmine is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Coolmine
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Coolmine
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Coolmine
- Nearby Dublin towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Dublin › Living in Coolmine
Coolmine is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 67.7% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €400,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 13 sales · updated July 2026
How Coolmine compares: at €400,000 it is 20% below the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Coolmine: latest recorded sale May 2026; prices +5.3% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Coolmine — 67.7% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Coolmine
5,144 people live in Coolmine on Census 2022 night. 68% of households own their home and 26% rent, so Coolmine leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (47%). 19% are under 15 and 21% are aged 65 and over. 50% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 5,144 |
| Owner-occupied households | 68% |
| Rented households | 26% |
| Aged under 15 | 19% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 31% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% |
| Third level or higher | 50% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 54% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 47% |
| Commute by public transport | 20% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 29% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Blanchardstown-Delwood electoral division around Coolmine.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Coolmine (in the town), on the Maynooth line
Public transport serving Coolmine — Rail + bus
Getting around Coolmine
Coolmine is served by 6 public-transport operators running 24 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, Kearns Transport, Nitelink, Dublin Bus and TU Dublin Blanchardstown.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| TU Dublin Blanchardstown | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 24)
- 37 - Blanchardstown Shopping Centre - Wilton Terrace
- 52 - Intel - Ringsend
- C1 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C2 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C3 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C4 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C5 - Maynooth - Ringsend Night Service
- C6 - Maynooth - Celbridge - Ringsend Night Service
- W4 - The Square - Blanchardstown SC
- 70n - Westmoreland Street - Tyrrelstown
- 845 - Birr - Dublin
- 847 - Portumna - Dublin
- L52 - Blanchardstown SC - Adamstown Station
- P29 - Adamstown Stn - Ringsend
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 Coolmine
There are 2 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Coolmine, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleknock Community College | Post-primary | 1290 | |
| Luttrellstown Community College | Post-primary | 998 | |
| S N Naomh Mochta | Primary | 805 | |
| Scoil Choilm Community Ns | Primary | 698 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Coolmine
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (7 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (9 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (9 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (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 Coolmine is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Coolmine
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €400,000 (+5.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €400,000 |
Recent sales in Coolmine
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 26 | 16 STATIONCOURT WAY, COOLMINE, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €400,000 |
| 13 Apr 26 | 14 WINDMILL COURT, COOLMINE, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €380,000 |
| 10 Apr 26 | COOLMINE, SAGGART, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €772,000 |
| 19 Jan 26 | 4 GLENVILLE GARTH, COOLMINE, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €625,000 |
| 06 Jan 26 | 19 STATIONCOURT WAY, COOLMINE, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €190,000 |
| 17 Dec 25 | 10 STATIONCOURT HALL, COOLMINE, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €380,000 |
| 17 Nov 25 | 1 ST MOCHTAS AVE, COOLMINE, CLONSILLA DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €490,000 |
| 13 Nov 25 | 13 ROCKFIELD PARK, COOLMINE, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €540,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Coolmine median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €385,000 | 15 sales | |
| 2024 | €380,000 | 11 sales | |
| 2025 | €411,000 | 10 sales | |
| 2026 | €400,000 | 5 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Coolmine
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
Coolmine compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Coolmine | 400000 |
Local Property Tax in Coolmine
The median home (€400,000) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Coolmine
In the 12 months to July 2026, 40 planning grants were recorded in and around Coolmine.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | Planning Permission for the re-modelling of the existing roof to chang | |
| 2026-06-02 | An attic conversion to non-habitable area, which incorporates the gabl | |
| 2026-06-02 | (i) Proposed demolition of the existing single storey pitched roof, ro | |
| 2026-05-26 | The proposed development will consist of : A two-storey two bedroom ex | |
| 2026-05-18 | Retention for change of use of existing industrial unit to retail 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 Coolmine, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Coolmine, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Coolmine →
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 Coolmine
What's it like to live in Coolmine?
Coolmine is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 67.7% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Coolmine?
A home in Coolmine costs a median €400,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Coolmine to Dublin?
About 16 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Coolmine?
Schools in Coolmine include Castleknock Community College, Luttrellstown Community College, S N Naomh Mochta, Scoil Choilm Community Ns, among 2 primary and 2 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 Coolmine 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 Coolmine?
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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 Coolmine 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 Coolmine home
Pre-filled with Coolmine'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 Coolmine
No RTB rental data for Coolmine yet -- starting from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies 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.