Living in Dublin 18, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Dublin 18
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Dublin 18
- Schools in Dublin 18
- Things to do in and around Dublin 18
- Where Dublin 18 is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 18
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Dublin 18
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Dublin 18
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Dublin 18 a nice place to live?
Dublin 18 is home to about 7,890 households, 64% owner-occupied and 33% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €697,500, versus €685,000 across the Dublin region. The Department of Education dataset lists 3 schools keyed to the town (3 primary), and there are 109 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Shankill, 4.5 km away, and 6 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Dublin 18 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 19 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 63.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €697,500 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 306 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Dublin 18: 63.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 18
23,596 people live in Dublin 18 on Census 2022 night. 64% of households own their home and 33% rent, so Dublin 18 leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (56%). It skews young: 23% are under 15 against 6% aged 65 and over. 67% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 23,596 |
| Owner-occupied households | 64% |
| Rented households | 33% |
| Aged under 15 | 23% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 34% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% |
| Third level or higher | 67% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 67% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 56% |
| Commute by public transport | 26% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 16% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Glencullen electoral division around Dublin 18.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Shankill (4.5 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Dublin 18: 2 operators
Getting around Dublin 18
Dublin 18 is served by 2 public-transport operators running 6 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 44 - Enniskerry - DCU
- 118 - Kilternan - Eden Quay
- 44B - Glencullen - Dundrum Luas
- L15 - Bray Station - Enniskerry
- L26 - Blackrock Station - Kilternan Village
- 185T - Enniskerry - Bray
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 18
There are 3 primary schools in and around Dublin 18.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Wayside Ns | Primary | 292 | |
| Kilternan Church Of Ireland Ns | Primary | 206 | |
| S N Padraig Naofa | Primary | 185 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 18
- Heritage nearby: Tully Church (2 km) · Monkstown Castle (6 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (6 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (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 18 is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 18
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €697,500 (-2.2% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | n/a |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €755,000 / €682,500 |
What this means: New builds in Dublin 18 sell at about a 11% premium to second-hand homes (€755,000 vs €682,500).
Recent sales in Dublin 18
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 26 | 2 SANDYFORD HALL GROVE, SANDYFORD, DUBLIN 18 | Second-hand | €885,000 |
| 25 Sep 26 | 3 Tullyvale Place, Cherrywood, Dublin 18 | New | €603,524 |
| 24 Sep 26 | 1 CRUAGH COURT, STEPASIDE, DUBLIN 18 | Second-hand | €711,000 |
| 22 Sep 26 | 32 FOXROCK MANOR, FOXROCK, DUBLIN 18 | Second-hand | €1,315,000 |
| 21 Sep 26 | 11 MEADOW COURT, STEPASIDE PARK, DUBLIN 18 | Second-hand | €520,000 |
| 18 Sep 26 | 75 THE FORUM, SANDYFORD, DUBLIN 18 | Second-hand | €377,000 |
| 17 Sep 26 | 14 BRENNANSTOWN SQ, CABINTEELY, DUBLIN 18 | Second-hand | €630,000 |
| 16 Sep 26 | 3 Tully Way, Cherrywood, Dublin 18 | New | €537,445 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 18 median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €650,000 | 282 sales | |
| 2024 | €660,000 | 341 sales | |
| 2025 | €720,000 | 313 sales | |
| 2026 | €730,000 | 211 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 18
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 18 compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin 18 | 697500 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 18
The median home (€697,500) falls in LPT Band 6, a base charge of €618 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 18
In the 12 months to September 2026, 41 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 18. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | proposed dwelling, waste water treatment system to EPA standards, garage, entrance, and associated works | |
| 2026-09-11 | The proposed development will principally consist of: (a) Amendments to the perm | |
| 2026-08-31 | Planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) consisting o | |
| 2026-08-14 | detached domestic garage and plant room | |
| 2026-08-10 | the opening of a new access gate to provide independent access from the public road to an existing detached dwelling house granted under Planning... |
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 18, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 18, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 18 →
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 18
What's it like to live in Dublin 18?
Dublin 18 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 19 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 63.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 18?
A home in Dublin 18 costs a median €697,500 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 18 to Dublin?
About 19 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Dublin 18?
Schools in Dublin 18 include Our Lady Of The Wayside Ns, Kilternan Church Of Ireland Ns, S N Padraig Naofa, among 3 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Dublin 18?
Dublin 18 had a population of 23,596 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Dublin 18 had a population of 23,596 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 23,596 |
|---|---|
| Households | 7,890 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64% |
| Rented homes | 33% |
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 211 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €697,500.
Could a home in Dublin 18 pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Dublin 18's median price. There's no RTB rent for Dublin 18 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 18?
Pre-filled with Dublin 18's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 18 property
Pre-filled with Dublin 18'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 18 home
Pre-filled with Dublin 18'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 18
No RTB rental data for Dublin 18 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 18 costs
Real figures for Dublin 18: 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 18'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 18
- Dublin 18 house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Dublin 18: 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.