Living in Dublin 5, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Dublin 5
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Dublin 5
- Schools in Dublin 5
- Things to do in and around Dublin 5
- Where Dublin 5 is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 5
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Dublin 5
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Dublin 5
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Dublin 5 a nice place to live?
Dublin 5 is home to about 1,007 households, 70% owner-occupied and 26% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €546,500, versus €466,000 across the Dublin region. The Department of Education dataset lists 6 schools keyed to the town (6 primary), and there are 534 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Raheny, 0.4 km away, and 13 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Dublin 5 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 69.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €546,500 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 368 sales · PPR sales to Aug 2026 · CSO benchmark to May 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Dublin 5: 69.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 5
2,831 people live in Dublin 5 on Census 2022 night. 70% of households own their home and 26% rent, so Dublin 5 leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (46%). It skews older: 24% are aged 65 and over against 15% under 15. 25% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,831 |
| Owner-occupied households | 70% |
| Rented households | 26% |
| Aged under 15 | 15% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 25% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% |
| Third level or higher | 25% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 48% |
| Unemployment rate | 8% |
| Commute by car | 46% |
| Commute by public transport | 23% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 25% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Edenmore electoral division around Dublin 5.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Raheny (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Dublin 5: Rail + bus
Getting around Dublin 5
Dublin 5 is served by 4 public-transport operators running 13 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
- 15 - Ballycullen Road - Clongriffin
- 42 - Sand's Hotel Portmarnock - Eden Quay
- 43 - Talbot Street - Swords Business Park
- H1 - Baldoyle - Lower Abbey Street
- H2 - Malahide - Lower Abbey Street
- H3 - Howth Summit - Lower Abbey Street
- N6 - Finglas Village - Naomh Barróg GAA
- 27A - Blunden Drive - Eden Quay
- 29n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Baldoyle, Warrenhouse Road
- 42n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Portmarnock, Strand Road (St.Anne's Estate)
- DART - Bray - Howth
- rail - Dublin - Drogheda/Dundalk
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 5
There are 6 primary schools in and around Dublin 5, 3 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Sen Ns | Primary | 236 | |
| St Pauls Junior National School | Primary | 206 | |
| Springdale N S | Primary | 198 | |
| St Malachys B N S | Primary | 130 | DEIS |
| St Eithnes Senior Girls Ns | Primary | 91 | DEIS |
| St Monicas N S | Primary | 44 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 5
- 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 (10 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 5 is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 5
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €546,500 (+7.2% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €1,214,450 / €546,000 |
What this means: New builds in Dublin 5 sell at about a 122% premium to second-hand homes (€1,214,450 vs €546,000).
Recent sales in Dublin 5
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 26 | 60 CILL EANNA, RAHENY, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €1,275,000 |
| 05 Aug 26 | 41 MIDDLE THIRD, KILLESTER, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €610,000 |
| 31 Jul 26 | 13 ENNEL DR, ARTANE, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €393,610 |
| 31 Jul 26 | 507 HOWTH RD, RAHENY, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €910,000 |
| 30 Jul 26 | 16 ST ASSAMS RD WEST, RAHENY, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €755,000 |
| 30 Jul 26 | 3 KILBARRON AVENUE, COOLOCK, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €365,000 |
| 28 Jul 26 | 18 KILBARRON DR, COOLOCK, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €370,000 |
| 28 Jul 26 | 65 BALLYSHANNON RD, KILMORE WEST, DUBLIN 5 | Second-hand | €365,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 5 median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €446,525 | 362 sales | |
| 2024 | €485,000 | 365 sales | |
| 2025 | €524,275 | 394 sales | |
| 2026 | €550,000 | 185 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 5
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 5 compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin 5 | 546500 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 5
The median home (€546,500) falls in LPT Band 5, a base charge of €523 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 5
In the 12 months to August 2026, 26 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 5, including 6 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Planning permission is sought by Mark McGurrin and Noel Kelly at 33 Limewood Park, Raheny, Dublin 5, D05 Y2V4 for partial demolition and extension of... | 3 |
| 2025-10-28 | PAMES Developments Limited intends to apply for planning permission for a residential development of 43 later living apartment units, designed to the... | 2 |
| 2025-08-13 | The development will consist of: Construction of a new two storey dwelling including single storey elements to the side of the existing dwelling... | 1 |
| 2026-07-20 | Conversion of attic to form new room with stairs, build up of gable wall at attic level to form gable end roof with flat roof dormer with 2 no... | |
| 2026-07-10 | Planning permission is sought for new 2 storey extension to front side and rear of existing house, permission for single storey kitchen extension 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 6 homes approved here in the last year are about 1% of Dublin 5's roughly 1,007 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Dublin 5, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 5, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 5 →
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 · Rathgar · Rathmines · Dalkey
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 5
What's it like to live in Dublin 5?
Dublin 5 is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 69.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 5?
A home in Dublin 5 costs a median €546,500 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 5 to Dublin?
About 13 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Dublin 5?
Schools in Dublin 5 include St Pauls Sen Ns, St Pauls Junior National School, Springdale N S, St Malachys B N S, among 6 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Dublin 5?
Dublin 5 had a population of 2,831 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Dublin 5 had a population of 2,831 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 2,831 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,007 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70% |
| Rented homes | 26% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Dublin 5 pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Dublin 5's median price. There's no RTB rent for Dublin 5 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 5?
Pre-filled with Dublin 5's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 5 property
Pre-filled with Dublin 5's median price. Change the purchase price 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. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Dublin 5 home
Pre-filled with Dublin 5'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 5
No RTB rental data for Dublin 5 yet, so this starts 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). Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.
What a month in Dublin 5 costs
Real figures for Dublin 5: 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 5'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.
See the full Dublin 5 house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Dublin 5 covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.