Living in Dublin 10, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Dublin 10
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Dublin 10
- Schools in Dublin 10
- Things to do in and around Dublin 10
- Where Dublin 10 is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 10
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Dublin 10
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Dublin 10
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Dublin 10 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 63.0% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €340,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 119 sales · updated July 2026
How Dublin 10 compares: at €340,000 it is 32% below the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Dublin 10: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +11.1% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Dublin 10 — 63.0% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 10
3,632 people live in Dublin 10 on Census 2022 night. 63% of households own their home and 30% rent, so Dublin 10 leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (46%). 19% are under 15 and 16% are aged 65 and over. 19% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,632 |
| Owner-occupied households | 63% |
| Rented households | 30% |
| Aged under 15 | 19% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 28% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% |
| Third level or higher | 19% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 52% |
| Unemployment rate | 7% |
| Commute by car | 46% |
| Commute by public transport | 18% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 31% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Drumfinn electoral division around Dublin 10.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Park West and Cherry Orchard (1.6 km away), on the Portlaoise and Waterford lines
Public transport serving Dublin 10 — Rail + bus
Getting around Dublin 10
Dublin 10 is served by 4 public-transport operators running 9 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Express Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland and Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
Scheduled routes
- 60 - Forbes Street - Tallaght
- G1 - Red Cow LUAS - Spencer Dock
- G2 - Liffey Valley SC - Spencer Dock
- S4 - Liffey Valley - UCD
- 151 - Foxborough (Balgaddy Rd) - Docklands (East Rd)
- 860 - Aston Quay - Park West
- L55 - Hollyville Lawn - Glenaulin
- rail - Dublin - Waterford
- Commuter - Dublin - Portlaoise
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 Dublin 10
There are 4 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Dublin 10, 5 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Seton'S Secondary School | Post-primary | 778 | DEIS |
| St Ultans Ns | Primary | 359 | DEIS |
| St Louise De Marillac Primary School | Primary | 256 | DEIS |
| S N Banrion Na Naingeal 1 | Primary | 171 | DEIS |
| Bainrion Na Naingal 2 | Primary | 133 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 10
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (3 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (6 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (6 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (7 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 Dublin 10 is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 10
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €340,000 (+11.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €53,151,292 / €338,750 |
What this means: New builds in Dublin 10 sell at about a 15590% premium to second-hand homes (€53,151,292 vs €338,750).
Recent sales in Dublin 10
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | 127 BALLYFERMOT PARADE, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €465,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 220 LE FANU RD, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €320,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 55 ROSSMORE RD, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €416,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 64 CLOIGINN AVE, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €370,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 70 MUSKERRY RD, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €343,000 |
| 10 Jun 26 | 106 LOUGH CONN RD, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €440,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 27 KYLEMORE DRIVE, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €245,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 3 CLEGGAN PARK, BALLYFERMOT, DUBLIN 10 | Second-hand | €335,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 10 median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €275,000 | 112 sales | |
| 2024 | €300,500 | 110 sales | |
| 2025 | €327,000 | 145 sales | |
| 2026 | €346,000 | 46 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 10
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
Dublin 10 compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Dublin 10 | 340000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 10
The median home (€340,000) 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 Dublin 10
In the 12 months to July 2026, 8 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 10.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | RETENTION & PERMISSION: 1. Retention Permission is sought for an existing single-storey garden room constructed to the rear of the existing... | 1 |
| 2026-02-06 | Permission sought for two storey entrance and single storey extension to existing building incorporating a new Sports & Wellness Communal Space above... | |
| 2026-01-23 | to (a) demolish existing rear extension, (b) construct a single storey extension to rear and two-storey extension to side of existing end of terrace... | |
| 2026-01-09 | Full Planning Permission for fully serviced extensions to existing warehouse units including all associated and auxiliary site works and connection... | |
| 2025-11-25 | Permission for a flat roof single storey granny flat extension to side of dwelling & a new vehicular access/ driveway to front. Works to include... |
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 Dublin 10, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 10, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 10 →
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 Dublin 10
What's it like to live in Dublin 10?
Dublin 10 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 5 schools, 63.0% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 10?
A home in Dublin 10 costs a median €340,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 10 to Dublin?
About 14 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Dublin 10?
Schools in Dublin 10 include St. Seton'S Secondary School, St Ultans Ns, St Louise De Marillac Primary School, S N Banrion Na Naingeal 1, among 4 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 Dublin 10 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 Dublin 10?
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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 Dublin 10 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 Dublin 10 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 Dublin 10
No RTB rental data for Dublin 10 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.