Living in Dublin 13, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Dublin 13
- Commuting to Dublin
- 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
- Population and demographics
Is Dublin 13 a nice place to live?
Dublin 13 is home to about 3,125 households, 84% owner-occupied and 13% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €515,500, versus €454,000 across the Dublin region. The Department of Education dataset lists 2 schools keyed to the town (1 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 52 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Howth, 0.4 km away, and 6 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
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 €515,500 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 230 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
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.
Commuting to Dublin
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) | €515,500 (+3.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | n/a |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €712,500 / €515,000 |
What this means: New builds in Dublin 13 sell at about a 38% premium to second-hand homes (€712,500 vs €515,000).
Recent sales in Dublin 13
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | 152 STAPOLIN LAWNS, BALDOYLE, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €565,000 |
| 23 Sep 26 | 34 GRANGE PARK, BALDOYLE, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €600,000 |
| 21 Sep 26 | 1 GRACE OMALLEY RD, HOWTH, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €620,000 |
| 17 Sep 26 | 43 TEMPLEVIEW AVE, CLAREHALL, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €475,000 |
| 16 Sep 26 | 27 DONAGHMEDE PARK, RAHENY, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €480,000 |
| 15 Sep 26 | 23 GREENWOOD WALK, AYRFIELD, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €495,000 |
| 14 Sep 26 | 114 GRANGE RD, BALDOYLE, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €520,000 |
| 14 Sep 26 | 9 BEAU PARK ST, CLONGRIFFIN, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €445,000 |
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 | €515,000 | 166 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 | 515500 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 13
The median home (€515,500) 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 13
In the 12 months to September 2026, 26 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 13. Data gap: the DHLGH planning layer holds no Dublin City Council application received after 30 Jul 2026, although the council's own register is still publishing, so this figure understates the last 12 months until the department resumes ingestion.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | The proposed development comprises of an attic conversion consisting o | |
| 2026-08-07 | The development will consist of: A) The retention and completion of a | |
| 2026-06-16 | Fingal County Council. Retention of planning permission sought by Sean | |
| 2026-06-15 | The development will consist of alterations to the previously granted | |
| 2026-06-10 | The development will consist of the provision of 1 no. illuminated SU |
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 · Sandycove · Mount Merrion · Rathgar · Glenageary · Rathmines
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 €515,500 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, estimated.
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).
What is the population of Dublin 13?
Dublin 13 had a population of 8,399 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Dublin 13 had a population of 8,399 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 8,399 |
|---|---|
| Households | 3,125 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84% |
| Rented homes | 13% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Each point is the median of that calendar year's open-market sales on the Property Price Register. 2026 is a part year, covering the 166 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €515,500.
Could a home in Dublin 13 pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Dublin 13's median price. There's no RTB rent for Dublin 13 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 13?
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Assumes 4x gross income for a first-time buyer or 3.5x otherwise, plus your deposit, with no minimum deposit applied (the Central Bank's 10% floor can cap the price lower; the affordability calculator applies it), and a 3.7% rate over 30 years unless you change them.
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 13 property
Pre-filled with Dublin 13's median price. Change the purchase price, tick new build if it applies, 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. New builds: duty is charged on the price net of 13.5% VAT. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Dublin 13 home
Pre-filled with Dublin 13's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025) and your local authority's 2026 adjustment factor.
Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table and Local Adjustment Factors (source: revenue.ie). Each local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT service for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Dublin 13
No RTB rental data for Dublin 13 yet, so this starts from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies are covered by national rent control: for a standard tenancy the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower. This computes the 2% leg as an illustrative cap.
No figure for this tenancy type: it follows CPI with no 2% cap and this widget holds no CPI series. Use the official RTB Rent Calculator.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). Illustrative, not legal advice: if CPI is below 2% the lawful ceiling is lower, and the RTB Rent Calculator at rtb.ie is the official tool.
What a month in Dublin 13 costs
Real figures for Dublin 13: 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 13'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.
More on Dublin 13
- Dublin 13 house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Dublin 13: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Dublin: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Dublin planning applications by district: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.