Living in Dublin 11, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Dublin 11
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Dublin 11
- Schools in Dublin 11
- Things to do in and around Dublin 11
- Where Dublin 11 is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 11
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Dublin 11
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Dublin 11
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Dublin 11 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 7 schools, 54.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €380,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 340 sales · updated July 2026
How Dublin 11 compares: at €380,000 it is 24% below the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Dublin 11: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +8.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Dublin 11 — 54.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 11
3,602 people live in Dublin 11 on Census 2022 night. 55% of households own their home and 41% rent, so Dublin 11 leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (49%). It skews young: 18% are under 15 against 13% aged 65 and over. 30% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,602 |
| Owner-occupied households | 55% |
| Rented households | 41% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 32% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% |
| Third level or higher | 30% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 59% |
| Unemployment rate | 8% |
| Commute by car | 49% |
| Commute by public transport | 24% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 23% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Ballygall A electoral division around Dublin 11.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Broombridge (1.6 km away), on the Maynooth and Sligo lines
Public transport serving Dublin 11 — 5 operators
Getting around Dublin 11
Dublin 11 is served by 5 public-transport operators running 15 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Collins Coaches, Go-Ahead Ireland and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Collins Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 15)
- 23 - Merrion Square - Charlestown SC
- 24 - Merrion Square - Dublin Airport
- F1 - The Square Tallaght - IKEA
- F2 - Charlestown SC - Rossmore
- F3 - Charlestown SC - Limekiln Avenue
- N2 - Clontarf Station - Heuston Train Stn
- N4 - Blanchardstown - Point Village
- 103 - Dublin - Ashbourne - Ratoath
- 220 - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- 40D - Tyrrelstown - Parnell Street
- 88n - Dublin City South, Westmoreland Street - Ashbourne, Ashbourne Kelly's
- 980 - Carrickmacross - Dublin
- L89 - Broombridge Luas - Toberburr
- 109X - Dublin - Kells - Cavan Hourly Express
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 11
There are 5 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Dublin 11, 7 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beneavin De La Salle College | Post-primary | 603 | DEIS |
| St Kevins College | Post-primary | 501 | DEIS |
| Mother Of Divine Grace | Primary | 480 | DEIS |
| St Canices B N S | Primary | 355 | DEIS |
| Gaelscoil Ui Earcain | Primary | 248 | DEIS |
| St Malachys Ns | Primary | 131 | DEIS |
| St Oliver Plunkett N S | Primary | 110 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 11
- Heritage nearby: St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (5 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (5 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (5 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (5 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 11 is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 11
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €380,000 (+8.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €396,450 / €380,000 |
What this means: New builds in Dublin 11 sell at about a 4% premium to second-hand homes (€396,450 vs €380,000).
Recent sales in Dublin 11
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | 18 MELVILLE COURT, MEAKSTOWN, DUBLIN 11 | Second-hand | €307,500 |
| 25 Jun 26 | 46 HAMPTON WOOD AVNEUE, FINGLAS, DUBLIN 11 | Second-hand | €331,000 |
| 24 Jun 26 | 108 DUNSINK DR, FINGLAS, DUBLIN 11 | Second-hand | €303,000 |
| 22 Jun 26 | 19 BERRYFIELD RD, FINGLAS SOUTH, DUBLIN 11 | Second-hand | €290,000 |
| 22 Jun 26 | 2A BARRY PARK, FINGLAS, DUBLIN 11 | Second-hand | €350,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 26 LANESBOROUGH DR, FINGLAS, DUBLIN 11 | Second-hand | €415,000 |
| 18 Jun 26 | APT 67 EDEN, PROSPECT HILL, DUBLIN 11 | Second-hand | €345,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 4 DEAN SWIFT RD, GLASNEVIN, DUBLIN 11 | Second-hand | €545,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 11 median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €325,000 | 312 sales | |
| 2024 | €320,500 | 346 sales | |
| 2025 | €368,500 | 366 sales | |
| 2026 | €388,500 | 124 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 11
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 11 compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Dublin 11 | 380000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 11
The median home (€380,000) 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 11
In the 12 months to July 2026, 9 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 11.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | Ground floor garage conversion to habitable accommodation with a frontfacing window; replacement of the existing garage roof with a flat roof... | |
| 2026-01-23 | To convert the existing hipped roof profile to gable end profile with apex roof in order to convert the existing attic space to home office/study... | |
| 2026-01-21 | Conversion of existing garage to provide additional bedroom with ensuite, including installation of a new front-facing window and raising of the... | |
| 2025-12-16 | The development will consist of a single storey extension to rear and an attic conversion including a dormer window to rear and 2 no. windows to side... | |
| 2025-12-01 | The construction of a single-storey garden room together with all associated site works. |
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 11, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 11, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 11 →
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 11
What's it like to live in Dublin 11?
Dublin 11 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 7 schools, 54.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 11?
A home in Dublin 11 costs a median €380,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 11 to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Dublin 11?
Schools in Dublin 11 include Beneavin De La Salle College, St Kevins College, Mother Of Divine Grace, St Canices B N S, among 5 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 Dublin 11 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 11?
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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 11 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 11 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 11
No RTB rental data for Dublin 11 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.