Living in Dublin 12, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Dublin 12
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Dublin 12
- Schools in Dublin 12
- Things to do in and around Dublin 12
- Where Dublin 12 is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 12
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Dublin 12
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Dublin 12
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Dublin 12 a nice place to live?
Dublin 12 is home to about 1,091 households, 52% owner-occupied and 37% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €480,500, versus €466,000 across the Dublin region. The Department of Education dataset lists 1 school keyed to the town (1 primary), and there are 534 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Park West and Cherry Orchard, 2.4 km away, and 7 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Dublin 12 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 51.8% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €480,500 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 445 sales · PPR sales to Aug 2026 · CSO benchmark to May 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Dublin 12: 51.8% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 12
2,557 people live in Dublin 12 on Census 2022 night. 52% of households own their home and 37% rent, so Dublin 12 leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (33%). 14% are under 15 and 15% are aged 65 and over. 50% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,557 |
| Owner-occupied households | 52% |
| Rented households | 37% |
| Aged under 15 | 14% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 38% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% |
| Third level or higher | 50% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 62% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 33% |
| Commute by public transport | 31% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 32% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Inchicore A electoral division around Dublin 12.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Park West and Cherry Orchard (2.4 km away), on the Portlaoise and Waterford lines
Public transport serving Dublin 12: 3 operators
Getting around Dublin 12
Dublin 12 is served by 3 public-transport operators running 7 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Express Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 13 - Grange Castle - Harristown
- 60 - Forbes Street - Tallaght
- 68 - Newcastle / Greenogue Business Pk - Hawkins St
- 69 - Rathcoole - Hawkins St
- S4 - Liffey Valley - UCD
- 151 - Foxborough (Balgaddy Rd) - Docklands (East Rd)
- 860 - Aston Quay - Park West
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 12
There is 1 primary school in and around Dublin 12, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Wayside N S | Primary | 114 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 12
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (2 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (5 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (5 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (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 Dublin 12 is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 12
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €480,500 (+4.5% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €499,999 / €480,000 |
What this means: New builds in Dublin 12 sell at about a 4% premium to second-hand homes (€499,999 vs €480,000).
Recent sales in Dublin 12
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 26 | 153 BANGOR RD, KIMMAGE, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €427,000 |
| 05 Aug 26 | 71 JOHN MCCORMACK AVE, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €541,000 |
| 05 Aug 26 | 81 DRIMNAGH RD, DUBLIN 12, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €425,000 |
| 04 Aug 26 | 80 GALTYMORE RD, DUBLIN 12, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €499,000 |
| 31 Jul 26 | 24 ST MARYS CRESCENT, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €525,000 |
| 31 Jul 26 | 6 SHELTON GARDENS, DUBLIN 12, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €605,000 |
| 31 Jul 26 | 6 SLIEVEBLOOM PARK, DRIMNAGH, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €456,000 |
| 30 Jul 26 | 41 PARNELL RD, HAROLD S CROSS, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €762,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 12 median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €391,000 | 558 sales | |
| 2024 | €440,000 | 465 sales | |
| 2025 | €467,000 | 495 sales | |
| 2026 | €480,000 | 249 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 12
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 12 compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Dublin 12 | 480500 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 12
The median home (€480,500) 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.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Dublin 12
In the 12 months to August 2026, 11 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 12, including 6 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | Planning application for the provision of 5 No. 1 bed apartments to be constructed within the existing buildings footprint. The proposed works... | 5 |
| 2026-01-16 | Permission is sought for a detached 2 storey 3 bedroom house in the side garden area of the existing residential dwelling . Permission is also sought... | 1 |
| 2026-06-04 | Planning Permission For The Following Works; i) Construction Of A 40m2 Two Storey Flat Roof Extension To Rear Of Existing Dwelling, ii) Reconfiguring... | |
| 2026-05-06 | Two storey extension to the side and single extension to the rear and the widening of vehicular entrance. | |
| 2026-04-09 | The development will consist of construction of attic conversion for storage room/office with new flat roof dormer to rear and all associated 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.
What this means: The 6 homes approved here in the last year are about 1% of Dublin 12's roughly 1,091 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Dublin 12, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 12, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 12 →
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 Dublin 12
What's it like to live in Dublin 12?
Dublin 12 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 51.8% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 12?
A home in Dublin 12 costs a median €480,500 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 12 to Dublin?
About 13 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Dublin 12?
Schools in Dublin 12 include Our Lady Of Wayside N S, among 1 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Dublin 12?
Dublin 12 had a population of 2,557 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Dublin 12 had a population of 2,557 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 2,557 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,091 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52% |
| Rented homes | 37% |
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 Dublin 12 pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Dublin 12's median price. There's no RTB rent for Dublin 12 yet, so the monthly rent below is an estimate — change it to a real 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 Dublin 12?
Pre-filled with Dublin 12's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Central Bank of Ireland mortgage measures (since Jan 2023): first-time buyers can borrow up to 4x gross income, movers and second or subsequent buyers up to 3.5x, both with a minimum 10% deposit. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Dublin 12 property
Pre-filled with Dublin 12's median price. Change the purchase price and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
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 Dublin 12 home
Pre-filled with Dublin 12'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 Dublin 12
No RTB rental data for Dublin 12 yet, so this starts 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). Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.
What a month in Dublin 12 costs
Real figures for Dublin 12: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Dublin 12'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 Dublin 12 house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Dublin 12 covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.