Living in Dublin 17, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Dublin 17
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Dublin 17
- Schools in Dublin 17
- Things to do in and around Dublin 17
- Where Dublin 17 is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 17
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Dublin 17
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Dublin 17
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Dublin 17 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 8 schools, 79.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €400,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 51 sales · updated July 2026
How Dublin 17 compares: at €400,000 it is 20% below the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Dublin 17: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 1 new homes approved in the last year; prices +26.0% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Dublin 17 — 79.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 17
2,771 people live in Dublin 17 on Census 2022 night. 80% of households own their home and 16% rent, so Dublin 17 leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (58%). 16% are under 15 and 17% are aged 65 and over. 19% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,771 |
| Owner-occupied households | 80% |
| Rented households | 16% |
| Aged under 15 | 16% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 26% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% |
| Third level or higher | 19% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 55% |
| Unemployment rate | 7% |
| Commute by car | 58% |
| Commute by public transport | 17% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 18% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Priorswood E electoral division around Dublin 17.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Harmonstown (2.7 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Dublin 17 — 3 operators
Getting around Dublin 17
Dublin 17 is served by 3 public-transport operators running 15 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 15)
- 16 - Ballinteer - Dublin Airport
- 19 - Parnell Square West - Dublin Airport
- 24 - Merrion Square - Dublin Airport
- 27 - Jobstown - Clare Hall
- 33 - Balbriggan - Lower Abbey St
- 41 - Swords Manor - Lower Abbey Street
- N6 - Finglas Village - Naomh Barróg GAA
- 16D - Airport - Beaumont Village - Ballinteer not
- 27B - Eden Quay - Harristown
- 27X - Clare Hall - UCD Belfield
- 33E - Lwr Abbey St - Portrane - Skerries
- 33n - Westmoreland Street - Balbriggan
- 41B - Rolestown - Lower Abbey Street
- 41C - Swords Manor Via River Valley - Lower Abbey St
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 17
There are 7 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Dublin 17, 8 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Ns | Primary | 294 | DEIS |
| St Francis Senior N S | Primary | 198 | DEIS |
| Coolock Community College | Post-primary | 192 | DEIS |
| Cromcastle Green B N S | Primary | 183 | DEIS |
| Our Lady Immac Sen N S | Primary | 182 | DEIS |
| St Francis Junior National School | Primary | 165 | DEIS |
| Darndale Ns Junior | Primary | 159 | DEIS |
| Scoil Nais Ide Cailini | Primary | 156 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 17
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (3 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (7 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (8 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (9 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 17 is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 17
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €400,000 (+26.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €500,000 / €391,750 |
What this means: New builds in Dublin 17 sell at about a 28% premium to second-hand homes (€500,000 vs €391,750).
Recent sales in Dublin 17
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 26 | 60 FERRYCARRIG RD, COOLOCK, DUBLIN 17 | Second-hand | €418,000 |
| 25 May 26 | 12 CLONSHAUGH GLEN, DUBLIN 17, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €387,000 |
| 20 May 26 | 29 BELCAMP AVE, PRIORSWOOD, DUBLIN 17 | Second-hand | €327,000 |
| 11 May 26 | 24 Willow View, Oscar Traynor Woods, Dublin 17 | New | €396,476 |
| 17 Apr 26 | 187 GREENCASTLE RD, DUBLIN 17, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €396,500 |
| 14 Apr 26 | 68 GREENCASTLE CRESCENT, COOLOCK, DUBLIN 17 | Second-hand | €360,000 |
| 20 Mar 26 | 6 GLIN PK, DUBLIN 17, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €317,000 |
| 20 Mar 26 | 9 DROMHEATH GARDENS, MULHUDDART, DUBLIN 17 | Second-hand | €345,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 17 median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €305,000 | 52 sales | |
| 2024 | €318,000 | 63 sales | |
| 2025 | €369,000 | 58 sales | |
| 2026 | €391,750 | 18 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 17
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 17 compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Dublin 17 | 400000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 17
The median home (€400,000) 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 17
In the 12 months to July 2026, 17 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 17, including 1 new home approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Development will consist of a new detached 4 bed 2 storey with attic converted to be built in the side garden of 88 Ferrycarrig Road, Dublin 17. The... | 1 |
| 2026-03-26 | The development will consist of an attic conversion with dormer roof to rear roof slope and three number velux rooflights to front roof slope and all... | |
| 2026-02-24 | This Development Will Consist of Planning Permission to Extend to the | |
| 2026-01-21 | Planning application for the construction of a Security Hut at the IDA site in Clonshaugh. The proposed single-storey security hut at the IDA Site... | |
| 2025-12-16 | Permission is sought for construction of a new two storey rear extension to No. 63 Ferrycarrig Road, Priorswood, Dublin 17, D17YV25. Development to... |
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 1 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Dublin 17's roughly 944 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Dublin 17, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 17, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 17 →
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 17
What's it like to live in Dublin 17?
Dublin 17 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 8 schools, 79.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 17?
A home in Dublin 17 costs a median €400,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 17 to Dublin?
About 14 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Dublin 17?
Schools in Dublin 17 include St Josephs Ns, St Francis Senior N S, Coolock Community College, Cromcastle Green B N S, among 7 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 17 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 17?
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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 17 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 17 home
Pre-filled with Dublin 17'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 17
No RTB rental data for Dublin 17 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.