Living in Drimnagh, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Drimnagh
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Drimnagh
- Schools in Drimnagh
- Things to do in and around Drimnagh
- Where Drimnagh is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Drimnagh
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Drimnagh
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Drimnagh
- Nearby Dublin towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Dublin › Living in Drimnagh
Drimnagh is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 69.3% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €430,000 to buy or €2,114 a month to rent (a 5.9% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 115 sales · updated July 2026
How Drimnagh compares: at €430,000 it is 14% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.9% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Drimnagh: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +4.6% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Drimnagh — 69.3% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Drimnagh
3,141 people live in Drimnagh on Census 2022 night. 69% of households own their home and 23% rent, so Drimnagh 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. 40% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,141 |
| Owner-occupied households | 69% |
| Rented households | 23% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 33% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% |
| Third level or higher | 40% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 60% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 44% |
| Commute by public transport | 23% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 28% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Crumlin F electoral division around Drimnagh.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Dublin Heuston (2.7 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Drimnagh — 4 operators
Getting around Drimnagh
Drimnagh is served by 4 public-transport operators running 8 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, LUAS and Nitelink, Dublin Bus. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 13 - Grange Castle - Harristown
- 68 - Newcastle / Greenogue Business Pk - Hawkins St
- 69 - Rathcoole - Hawkins St
- 73 - Kilnamanagh Road - Griffith Avenue East
- S4 - Liffey Valley - UCD
- 122 - Drimnagh - Ashington
- 69n - Dublin City South, Westmoreland Street - Saggart,
- Red - The Point - Tallaght
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 Drimnagh
There are 3 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Drimnagh, 4 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Mercy Secondary School | Post-primary | 280 | DEIS |
| Our Lady Of Good Counsel Girls Senior School | Primary | 135 | DEIS |
| Our Lady Of Good Counsel School | Primary | 125 | DEIS |
| Lady Of Good Counsel Boys Senior Ns | Primary | 120 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Drimnagh
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (2 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (4 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (4 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (4 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 Drimnagh is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Drimnagh
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €430,000 (+4.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,114 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.9% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.6% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €48,252,364 / €428,000 |
What this means: New builds in Drimnagh sell at about a 11174% premium to second-hand homes (€48,252,364 vs €428,000).
Recent sales in Drimnagh
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 26 | 53 CURLEW RD, DRIMNAGH, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €435,000 |
| 16 Jun 26 | 128 DOLPHIN RD, DRIMNAGH, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €585,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 121 BRANDON RD, DRIMNAGH, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €478,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 109 KEEPER RD, DRIMNAGH, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €403,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 48 BENBULBIN RD, DRIMNAGH, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €364,500 |
| 26 May 26 | 39 RAFTERS RD, DRIMNAGH, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €355,000 |
| 26 May 26 | 58 GALTYMORE PARK, DRIMNAGH, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €550,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 18 ST MARY'S CRESCENT, DRIMNAGH, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €655,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Drimnagh median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €343,250 | 134 sales | |
| 2024 | €405,000 | 99 sales | |
| 2025 | €424,500 | 108 sales | |
| 2026 | €440,000 | 53 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,982 | €2,253 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Drimnagh
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
Drimnagh compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Drimnagh | 430000 |
Rent or buy in Drimnagh?
At a glance: €430,000 to buy versus €2,114 a month to rent, a 5.9% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Drimnagh
The median home (€430,000) 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 Drimnagh: 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 Drimnagh
In the 12 months to July 2026, 16 planning grants were recorded in and around Drimnagh.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | First-floor flat-roof side extension. | |
| 2026-03-19 | The development will consist of the construction of 1. 34.4 sq.m 1St. floor extension with rooflights to rear of existing house . 2. New window to... | |
| 2026-02-19 | Permission is sought for amendments to a previously approved development (Reg. Ref. 3269/23). The proposed amendments comprise the following: •... | |
| 2026-02-13 | The development seeking permission will consist of the provision of a 3m wide vehicular entrance to the front of the property. | |
| 2025-11-24 | The development will consist of a new vehicular entrance and driveway complete with new gates and piers, dishing of the public footpath and all... |
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 Drimnagh, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Drimnagh, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Drimnagh →
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 Drimnagh
What's it like to live in Drimnagh?
Drimnagh is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 69.3% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Drimnagh?
A home in Drimnagh costs a median €430,000 to buy or €2,114 a month to rent, a 5.9% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Drimnagh to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Drimnagh?
Schools in Drimnagh include Our Lady Of Mercy Secondary School, Our Lady Of Good Counsel Girls Senior School, Our Lady Of Good Counsel School, Lady Of Good Counsel Boys Senior Ns, among 3 primary and 1 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 Drimnagh pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Drimnagh'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 Drimnagh?
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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 Drimnagh 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 Drimnagh home
Pre-filled with Drimnagh'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 Drimnagh
Pre-filled with Drimnagh'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.