Living in Firhouse, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Firhouse
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Firhouse
- Schools in Firhouse
- Things to do in and around Firhouse
- Where Firhouse is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Firhouse
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Firhouse
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Firhouse
- Nearby Dublin towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Dublin › Living in Firhouse
Firhouse is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 76.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €505,000 to buy or €2,223 a month to rent (a 5.3% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 36 sales · updated July 2026
How Firhouse compares: at €505,000 it is 1% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.3% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Firhouse: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +0.0% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Firhouse — 76.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Firhouse
12,254 people live in Firhouse on Census 2022 night. 76% of households own their home and 20% rent, so Firhouse leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (62%). It skews young: 23% are under 15 against 10% aged 65 and over. 49% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 12,254 |
| Owner-occupied households | 76% |
| Rented households | 20% |
| Aged under 15 | 23% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 28% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% |
| Third level or higher | 49% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 62% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 62% |
| Commute by public transport | 15% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 19% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Firhouse Village electoral division around Firhouse.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Park West and Cherry Orchard (6.4 km away), on the Portlaoise and Waterford lines
Public transport serving Firhouse — 5 operators
Getting around Firhouse
Firhouse is served by 5 public-transport operators running 12 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Nitelink, Dublin Bus, Slevins Coaches and TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Slevins Coaches | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 65 - Poolbeg Street - Blessington/Ballymore
- 82 - Irishtown - Kiltipper
- F1 - The Square Tallaght - IKEA
- S6 - The Square - Blackrock Station
- S8 - Kingswood Avenue - Dun Laoghaire Stn
- 49n - D'Olier Street - Kilnamanagh
- 65B - Poolbeg Street - Citywest
- 77A - Citywest - Ringsend
- 77X - Citywest - UCD Belfield
- SD3 - Tallaght - Bohernabreena
- SD4 - Tallaght - Tibradden
- UM08 - Dundrum - Maynooth
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 Firhouse
There are 7 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Firhouse, 4 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallaght Community School | Post-primary | 828 | DEIS |
| Firhouse Community College | Post-primary | 824 | |
| Holy Rosary Primary School | Primary | 525 | DEIS |
| Scoil Treasa Firhouse | Primary | 377 | |
| Firhouse Educate Together National School | Primary | 355 | |
| Scoil Carmel | Primary | 313 | |
| Gaelscoil Na Giúise | Primary | 278 | |
| Scoil Santain | Primary | 262 | DEIS |
| Scoil Iosa | Primary | 109 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Firhouse
- Heritage nearby: Rathfarnham Castle (4 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (5 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (7 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (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 Firhouse is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Firhouse
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €505,000 (+0.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,223 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.3% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.1% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €597,010 / €500,000 |
What this means: New builds in Firhouse sell at about a 19% premium to second-hand homes (€597,010 vs €500,000).
Recent sales in Firhouse
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 26 | 3 KILLAKEE LAWNS, FIRHOUSE, TEMPLEOGUE DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €520,000 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 48 OLD COURT LODGE, FIRHOUSE, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €370,000 |
| 27 May 26 | 50 MONALEA GROVE, FIRHOUSE, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €460,000 |
| 14 May 26 | 7 DODDER LAWN, FIRHOUSE, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €535,000 |
| 06 May 26 | 22 WOODLAWN PARK GROVE, FIRHOUSE, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €575,000 |
| 28 Apr 26 | 113A Woodlawn Park Grove, Firhouse | New | €526,000 |
| 09 Apr 26 | 125 WOODLAWN PARK GROVE, FIRHOUSE, CO DUBLIN | Second-hand | €565,000 |
| 27 Mar 26 | 15A MOUNT CARMEL PARK, FIRHOUSE, DUBLIN 24 | Second-hand | €525,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Firhouse median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €445,000 | 43 sales | |
| 2024 | €482,500 | 46 sales | |
| 2025 | €506,500 | 38 sales | |
| 2026 | €520,000 | 19 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Firhouse
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
Firhouse compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Firhouse | 505000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Firhouse?
At a glance: €505,000 to buy versus €2,223 a month to rent, a 5.3% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Firhouse
The median home (€505,000) 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.
Renting in Firhouse: the March 2026 rent rules
Every rent increase is now capped at the lesser of 2% a year (pro rata) or CPI inflation, nationwide since 1 March 2026. A review needs 90 days' notice on the RTB form, no more than one in any 12 months, and the notice must cite three comparable homes from the RTB Rent Register. Check any rent increase against the legal cap, or see average rents for every Leinster town.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Firhouse
In the 12 months to July 2026, 35 planning grants were recorded in and around Firhouse.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-03 | Construction of a single storey extension with flat roof to the front and side of the existing main dwelling including internal alterations and... | |
| 2025-08-20 | Subdivision of existing site. Demolition of existing side extension. Construction of two story dwelling adjacent 287 Balrothery Estate forming of new... | |
| 2025-09-29 | Construction of a double-storey extension to the side of the existing end of terrace house, consisting of a garage with WC to the ground floor, and... | |
| 2025-12-03 | Family Flat to side of 219A Glenvara Park Knocklyon Dublin 16 | |
| 2026-03-19 | For the demolition of part of existing boundary wall to the south and demolition of existing shed. Construction of new single storey granny flat 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.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Firhouse, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Firhouse, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Firhouse →
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 Firhouse
What's it like to live in Firhouse?
Firhouse is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 9 schools, 76.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Firhouse?
A home in Firhouse costs a median €505,000 to buy or €2,223 a month to rent, a 5.3% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Firhouse to Dublin?
About 16 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Firhouse?
Schools in Firhouse include Tallaght Community School, Firhouse Community College, Holy Rosary Primary School, Scoil Treasa Firhouse, among 7 primary and 2 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 Firhouse pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Firhouse's median price and average rent. Change any 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 Firhouse?
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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 Firhouse 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 Firhouse home
Pre-filled with Firhouse'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 Firhouse
Pre-filled with Firhouse's median rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland 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.