Living in Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Dublin 6W
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Dublin 6W
- Schools in Dublin 6W
- Things to do in and around Dublin 6W
- Where Dublin 6W is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 6W
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Dublin 6W
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Dublin 6W
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Dublin 6W is a town in Co. Dublin, about 8 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 8.7% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €770,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 211 sales · updated July 2026
How Dublin 6W compares: at €770,000 it is 54% above the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Dublin 6W: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 12 new homes approved in the last year; prices +9.2% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Dublin 6W — 8.7% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Dublin 6W
6,749 people live in Dublin 6W on Census 2022 night. 9% of households own their home and 69% rent, so Dublin 6W leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (54%). It skews young: 14% are under 15 against 5% aged 65 and over. 62% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 6,749 |
| Owner-occupied households | 9% |
| Rented households | 69% |
| Aged under 15 | 14% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 51% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% |
| Third level or higher | 62% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 66% |
| Unemployment rate | 7% |
| Commute by car | 8% |
| Commute by public transport | 37% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 54% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the North City electoral division around Dublin 6W.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Tara Street (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Dublin 6W — Rail + bus
Getting around Dublin 6W
Dublin 6W is served by 21 public-transport operators running 201 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Ashbourne Connect, Balbriggan Express, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Citylink, Collins Coaches, Dublin Coach, Dublin Express, Express Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, JJ Kavanagh, Kearns Transport, LUAS, McConnon Travel, Nitelink, Dublin Bus, Nolan Coaches, Sillan Tours, Swords Express and Wexford Bus. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Ashbourne Connect | Bus / coach |
| Balbriggan Express | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Citylink | Bus / coach |
| Collins Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Dublin Coach | Bus / coach |
| Dublin Express | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| McConnon Travel | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Nolan Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Sillan Tours | Bus / coach |
| Swords Express | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 201)
- 1 - Sandymount - O'Connell Street - Santry
- 2 - Dublin Airport - Gorey - Wexford
- 4 - Monkstown Avenue - Heuston Station
- 6 - Howth Dart Stn - Lower Abbey Street
- 7 - Brides Glen Luas - Mountjoy Square
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- 13 - Grange Castle - Harristown
- 14 - Dundrum Luas Stn - Ardlea Rd (Beaumont)
- 15 - Ballycullen Road - Clongriffin
- 16 - Ballinteer - Dublin Airport
- 19 - Parnell Square West - Dublin Airport
- 22 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Ballina
- 23 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Sligo
- 23 - Merrion Square - Charlestown 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 6W
There is 1 post-primary school in and around Dublin 6W, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Secondary School | Post-primary | 398 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Dublin 6W
- Heritage nearby: St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (1 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (1 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (3 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (3 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 6W is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Dublin 6W
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €770,000 (+9.2% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €770,000 |
Recent sales in Dublin 6W
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | 15 EATON HALL, TERENURE ROAD NORTH, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €515,000 |
| 22 Jun 26 | 157 WAINSFORT RD, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €955,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 10 SPRINGFIELD CRESCENT, TEMPLEOGUE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €825,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 12 MELVIN RD, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €700,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 32 FERGUS ROAD, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €845,000 |
| 08 Jun 26 | 76 HAROLDS CROSS RD, HAROLDS CROSS, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €1,062,000 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 128 TERENURE ROAD WEST, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €1,733,500 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 37 AIDEEN DR, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €686,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Dublin 6W median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €640,000 | 222 sales | |
| 2024 | €690,000 | 223 sales | |
| 2025 | €727,500 | 224 sales | |
| 2026 | €770,000 | 83 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Dublin 6W
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 6W compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin 6W | 770000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Dublin 6W
The median home (€770,000) falls in LPT Band 7, a base charge of €713 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 6W
In the 12 months to July 2026, 43 planning grants were recorded in and around Dublin 6W, including 12 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | Conversion of existing offices at first to third floors to four one-bed apartments and construction of six one-bed apartments from second to fifth... | 10 |
| 2026-02-13 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought at No. 77-78, Dame Street,Dublin 2 D02 RK60 (a protected structure) by Long Real EstateLimited for... | 1 |
| 2025-07-18 | PERMISSION The works will include the demolition of the rear (South) facing elevation, renovation and restoration of existing derelict 3 storey over... | 1 |
| 2026-04-17 | The proposed development relates to permission for: • 1 no. ‘Workday’ high level sign comprising raised individual coloured acrylic lettering, fixed... | |
| 2026-04-17 | Softcat PLC seek permission for the installation of a telecommunications aerial to the roof at Scotch House, 6 to 7 Burgh Quay, Dublin, D02VK44. The... |
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 12 homes approved here in the last year are about 1% of Dublin 6W's roughly 2,187 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Dublin 6W, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Dublin 6W, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Dublin 6W →
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 6W
What's it like to live in Dublin 6W?
Dublin 6W is a town in Co. Dublin, about 8 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 8.7% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Dublin 6W?
A home in Dublin 6W costs a median €770,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Dublin 6W to Dublin?
About 8 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Dublin 6W?
Schools in Dublin 6W include Mount Carmel Secondary School, among 0 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 6W 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 6W?
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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 6W 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 6W home
Pre-filled with Dublin 6W'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 6W
No RTB rental data for Dublin 6W 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.