Living in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Dublin 13
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Dublin 13
- Schools in Dublin 13
- Things to do in and around Dublin 13
- Where Dublin 13 is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 13
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Dublin 13
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Dublin 13
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Dublin 13 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 19 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 83.8% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €519,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 214 sales · updated July 2026
How Dublin 13 compares: at €519,000 it is 4% above the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Dublin 13: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +5.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Dublin 13 — 83.8% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 13
8,399 people live in Dublin 13 on Census 2022 night. 84% of households own their home and 13% rent, so Dublin 13 leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (51%). It skews older: 26% are aged 65 and over against 17% under 15. 60% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 8,399 |
| Owner-occupied households | 84% |
| Rented households | 13% |
| Aged under 15 | 17% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 18% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% |
| Third level or higher | 60% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 49% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 51% |
| Commute by public transport | 25% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 21% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Howth electoral division around Dublin 13.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Howth (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Dublin 13 — Rail + bus
Getting around Dublin 13
Dublin 13 is served by 4 public-transport operators running 6 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 6 - Howth Dart Stn - Lower Abbey Street
- H3 - Howth Summit - Lower Abbey Street
- 31n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Howth, Outside Train Station
- 102C - Balgriffin - Sutton
- 102T - Swords - Sutton
- DART - Bray - Howth
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 13
There are 1 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Dublin 13.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Park School | Post-primary | 491 | |
| St Fintans Ns | Primary | 431 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 13
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (10 km) · Monkstown Castle (12 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (14 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (14 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 13 is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 13
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €519,000 (+5.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €763,263 / €517,000 |
What this means: New builds in Dublin 13 sell at about a 48% premium to second-hand homes (€763,263 vs €517,000).
Recent sales in Dublin 13
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 26 | 4 ST FINTANS PARK, SUTTON, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €835,000 |
| 24 Jun 26 | 94 BELMAYNE PARK SOUTH, BALGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €303,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 37 OFFINGTON PARK, SUTTON, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €920,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 76 GLENCARRAIG, SUTTON, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €825,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 31 OFFINGTON DR, SUTTON, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €940,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 66 BAYSIDE CRESCENT, SUTTON, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €470,000 |
| 10 Jun 26 | 46 MAIN STREET, BELMAYNE, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €285,000 |
| 03 Jun 26 | 13 HOWTH VIEW PARK, RAHENY, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €516,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 13 median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €448,500 | 238 sales | |
| 2024 | €496,000 | 221 sales | |
| 2025 | €507,500 | 240 sales | |
| 2026 | €520,000 | 89 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 13
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 13 compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin 13 | 519000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 13
The median home (€519,000) 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.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Dublin 13
In the 12 months to July 2026, 31 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 13.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | The development will consist of the provision of 1 no. illuminated SU | |
| 2026-06-04 | a) Reinstatement of existing garage use; b) Construction of new first | |
| 2026-05-27 | We, David & Eimear Howard, intend to apply for planning permission for | |
| 2026-05-25 | Construction of single storey extensions to front and side (11sq.m), n | |
| 2026-05-18 | retention planning permission for development consisting of extensions |
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 13, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 13, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 13 →
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 13
What's it like to live in Dublin 13?
Dublin 13 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 19 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 83.8% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 13?
A home in Dublin 13 costs a median €519,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 13 to Dublin?
About 19 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Dublin 13?
Schools in Dublin 13 include Sutton Park School, St Fintans Ns, among 1 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 13 pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Dublin 13?
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Stamp duty on a Dublin 13 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 13 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 13
No RTB rental data for Dublin 13 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.