Living in Dublin 20, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Dublin 20
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Dublin 20
- Schools in Dublin 20
- Things to do in and around Dublin 20
- Where Dublin 20 is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 20
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Dublin 20
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Dublin 20
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Dublin 20 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 85.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €480,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 67 sales · updated July 2026
How Dublin 20 compares: at €480,000 it is 4% below the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Dublin 20: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 1 new homes approved in the last year; prices +12.4% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Dublin 20 — 85.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 20
3,689 people live in Dublin 20 on Census 2022 night. 85% of households own their home and 10% rent, so Dublin 20 leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (47%). It skews older: 22% are aged 65 and over against 15% under 15. 34% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,689 |
| Owner-occupied households | 85% |
| Rented households | 10% |
| Aged under 15 | 15% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 24% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% |
| Third level or higher | 34% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 52% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 47% |
| Commute by public transport | 26% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 22% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Palmerston Village electoral division around Dublin 20.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Park West and Cherry Orchard (2.1 km away), on the Portlaoise and Waterford lines
Public transport serving Dublin 20 — 5 operators
Getting around Dublin 20
Dublin 20 is served by 5 public-transport operators running 38 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Citylink, Go-Ahead Ireland and Kearns Transport.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Citylink | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 38)
- 22 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Ballina
- 23 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Sligo
- 52 - Intel - Ringsend
- 80 - Liffey Valley SC - Palmerston Park
- C1 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C2 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C3 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C4 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C5 - Maynooth - Ringsend Night Service
- C6 - Maynooth - Celbridge - Ringsend Night Service
- G2 - Liffey Valley SC - Spencer Dock
- S4 - Liffey Valley - UCD
- W2 - The Square - Liffey Valley SC
- W4 - The Square - Blanchardstown SC
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 20
There are 6 primary and 3 post-primary schools in and around Dublin 20, 7 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phobailscoil Iosolde | Post-primary | 773 | DEIS |
| Collinstown Park Community College | Post-primary | 615 | DEIS |
| St. Kevin'S Community College | Post-primary | 488 | DEIS |
| Scoil Bride C | Primary | 329 | |
| Scoil Lorcain B | Primary | 321 | |
| St Marys Sen N S | Primary | 204 | DEIS |
| St Bernadettes Senior N S | Primary | 194 | DEIS |
| St Marys Junior N S | Primary | 183 | DEIS |
| St Bernadettes Junior N S | Primary | 173 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 20
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (4 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (7 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (7 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (8 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 20 is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 20
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €480,000 (+12.4% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €480,000 |
Recent sales in Dublin 20
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | 36 TURRET ROAD, PALMERSTOWN, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €480,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 690 LUCAN RD, CHAPELIZOD, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €350,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 73 KENNELSFORT RD, PALMERSTOWN, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €520,000 |
| 26 May 26 | 33A MAIN ST, CHAPELIZOD, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €455,000 |
| 23 May 26 | 53 THE ISLAND BLOCK B, CHAPELIZOD, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €360,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 35 WHEATFIELD ROAD, PALMERSTOWN, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €715,000 |
| 13 May 26 | 106 PALMERSTOWN AVE, PALMERSTOWN, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 13 May 26 | 86 GLENMAROON RD, PALMERSTOWN, DUBLIN 20 | Second-hand | €607,500 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 20 median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €375,000 | 81 sales | |
| 2024 | €424,750 | 77 sales | |
| 2025 | €457,100 | 74 sales | |
| 2026 | €490,000 | 31 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 20
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 20 compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Dublin 20 | 480000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 20
The median home (€480,000) 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 20
In the 12 months to July 2026, 34 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 20, including 1 new home approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | Planning permission sought for the construction of a detached 2 storey house, connection to existing public foul and surface water, amendment of... | 1 |
| 2026-04-07 | The construction of a partially two storey over basement motor sales and service building, max. height of c. 11.6 metres with a total gross above... | |
| 2025-09-29 | Single storey extension as SEN Unit to north-east of school building with 2 No. SEN Classrooms (70sqm each); 2 No. Quiet Spaces (13sqm each); 1 No... | |
| 2026-03-10 | The proposed development will consist of the amalgamation of existing Unit 54 (c. 174 sq.m) and existing Unit 55 (c. 201 sq.m), both retail use, into... | |
| 2026-02-18 | Proposed erection of a 233.57 sq.m. Single storey single bay extension with 9 daylight panels integrated into pitched roof for light industrial use... |
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 20's roughly 1,450 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Dublin 20, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 20, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 20 →
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 20
What's it like to live in Dublin 20?
Dublin 20 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 85.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 20?
A home in Dublin 20 costs a median €480,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 20 to Dublin?
About 14 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Dublin 20?
Schools in Dublin 20 include Phobailscoil Iosolde, Collinstown Park Community College, St. Kevin'S Community College, Scoil Bride C, among 6 primary and 3 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 20 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 20?
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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 20 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 20 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 20
No RTB rental data for Dublin 20 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.