Living in Foxrock, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Foxrock
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Foxrock
- Schools in Foxrock
- Things to do in and around Foxrock
- Where Foxrock is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Foxrock
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Foxrock
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Foxrock
- Nearby Dublin towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Dublin › Living in Foxrock
Foxrock is a town in Co. Dublin, about 17 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 85.9% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €980,854 to buy or €3,280 a month to rent (a 4.0% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 108 sales · updated July 2026
How Foxrock compares: at €980,854 it is 96% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 4.0% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Foxrock: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +5.5% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Foxrock — 85.9% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Foxrock
6,324 people live in Foxrock on Census 2022 night. 86% of households own their home and 10% rent, so Foxrock leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (66%). 18% are under 15 and 22% are aged 65 and over. 68% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 6,324 |
| Owner-occupied households | 86% |
| Rented households | 10% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 19% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% |
| Third level or higher | 68% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 51% |
| Unemployment rate | 2% |
| Commute by car | 66% |
| Commute by public transport | 18% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 14% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Foxrock-Carrickmines electoral division around Foxrock.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Seapoint (3.8 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Foxrock — 6 operators
Getting around Foxrock
Foxrock is served by 6 public-transport operators running 13 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Nitelink, Dublin Bus, St. Kevin's Bus Service and Wexford Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| St. Kevin's Bus Service | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 2 - Dublin Airport - Gorey - Wexford
- E1 - Ballywaltrim - Northwood
- E2 - Dun Laoghaire - Harristown
- X1 - Kilcoole - Hawkins Street
- X2 - Newcastle - Hawkins Street
- 181 - Glendalough - Dublin
- 46n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dundrum, Outside Luas Station
- 740 - Wexford - Dublin Airport
- 84n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Charlesland Road (Seaborne View Apts)
- L26 - Blackrock Station - Kilternan Village
- L27 - Dun Laoghaire Stn - Leopardstown Valley
- 740A - Gorey - Dublin Airport
- 740X - Wexford - Dublin Airport
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 Foxrock
There are 2 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Foxrock.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School | Post-primary | 659 | |
| Loreto College Foxrock | Post-primary | 637 | |
| Holy Trinity National School | Primary | 586 | |
| St Brigids Boys N S | Primary | 406 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Foxrock
- Heritage nearby: Tully Church (3 km) · Monkstown Castle (3 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (6 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (7 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 Foxrock is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Foxrock
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €980,854 (+5.5% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €3,280 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.0% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.1% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €879,365 / €1,040,000 |
What this means: New builds in Foxrock sell at about a 15% discount to second-hand homes (€879,365 vs €1,040,000).
Recent sales in Foxrock
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 26 | ORANA, 28 HAINAULT RD, FOXROCK | Second-hand | €1,255,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 46 BEECH PARK RD, FOXROCK, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €1,000,000 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 5 BRIGHTON LODGE, FOXROCK, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €515,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 87 BRIGHTON WOOD, FOXROCK, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €1,040,000 |
| 28 May 26 | 48 BRIGHTON WOOD, BRIGHTON ROAD, FOXROCK | Second-hand | €940,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 18 Brighton Wood, Brighton Road, Foxrock | Second-hand | €1,000,000 |
| 19 May 26 | Apartment 34 The Pines, Beckett Woods, Foxrock | New | €774,771 |
| 13 May 26 | 5 BEECH PARK RD, FOXROCK, DUBLIN 18 | Second-hand | €1,055,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Foxrock median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €875,000 | 71 sales | |
| 2024 | €982,500 | 86 sales | |
| 2025 | €975,000 | 135 sales | |
| 2026 | €960,000 | 38 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Foxrock
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
Foxrock compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Foxrock | 980854 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Foxrock?
At a glance: €980,854 to buy versus €3,280 a month to rent, a 4.0% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Foxrock
The median home (€980,854) falls in LPT Band 9, a base charge of €903 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Foxrock: 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 Foxrock
In the 12 months to July 2026, 65 planning grants were recorded in and around Foxrock.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Attic conversion with dormer to the rear and Velux windows to the front and sid | |
| 2026-05-25 | The development will consist of Double storey front extension with central porc | |
| 2026-05-20 | (i) partial demolition of existing two-storey dwelling at ground and first floo | |
| 2026-05-20 | Construction of a first floor extension within the roof envelope to the rear; Al | |
| 2026-05-20 | Single-storey flat roof extension to the rear, incorporating a high-level side w |
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 Foxrock, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Foxrock, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Foxrock →
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 Foxrock
What's it like to live in Foxrock?
Foxrock is a town in Co. Dublin, about 17 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 85.9% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Foxrock?
A home in Foxrock costs a median €980,854 to buy or €3,280 a month to rent, a 4.0% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Foxrock to Dublin?
About 17 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Foxrock?
Schools in Foxrock include Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School, Loreto College Foxrock, Holy Trinity National School, St Brigids Boys N S, among 2 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 Foxrock pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Foxrock?
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Stamp duty on a Foxrock 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 Foxrock 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 Foxrock
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