Living in Greystones, Co. Wicklow: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Greystones
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Greystones
- Commute to Dublin from Greystones
- Schools in Greystones
- Things to do in and around Greystones
- Where Greystones is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Greystones
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Greystones
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Greystones
- Nearby Wicklow towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Wicklow › Living in Greystones
Greystones is a town in Co. Wicklow, about 31 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 8 schools, 78.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €655,000 to buy or €2,354 a month to rent (a 4.3% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 188 sales · updated July 2026
How Greystones compares: at €655,000 it is 33% above the County Wicklow median of €492k. Its 4.3% gross yield is above the county average of 4.3%.Recent activity in Greystones: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +21.3% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Greystones — 78.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Greystones
8,137 people live in Greystones on Census 2022 night. 78% of households own their home and 17% rent, so Greystones leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (54%). 18% are under 15 and 20% are aged 65 and over. 63% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 8,137 |
| Owner-occupied households | 78% |
| Rented households | 17% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 21% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% |
| Third level or higher | 63% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 52% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 54% |
| Commute by public transport | 20% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 22% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Greystones electoral division around Greystones.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Greystones (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Greystones — Rail + bus
Getting around Greystones
Greystones is served by 4 public-transport operators running 8 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
- L1 - Newcastle Hospital - Bray Station
- L2 - Sea Road, Newcastle - Bray Station
- L3 - Glenbrook Park - The Nurseries
- X1 - Kilcoole - Hawkins Street
- X2 - Newcastle - Hawkins Street
- 84n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Charlesland Road (Seaborne View Apts)
- DART - Bray - Howth
- rail - Dublin - Europort
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.
Commute to Dublin from Greystones
Driving from Greystones to Dublin city centre takes about 39 minutes by car on a clear run. That makes it the 2nd-closest to Dublin of the 4 Wicklow towns we have routed, behind Bray at 29 minutes.
| Town | Drive to Dublin |
|---|---|
| Greystones, Wicklow This town | 39 min |
| Leixlip, Kildare Closest routed town | 22 min |
| Wexford, Wexford Farthest routed town | 106 min |
Door-to-centre driving time routed on OpenStreetMap road data via OSRM, no live traffic. Comparison is against the Leinster commuter towns routed so far. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Schools in Greystones
There are 5 primary and 3 post-primary schools in and around Greystones.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Carrig Secondary School | Post-primary | 946 | |
| St David'S Holy Faith Secondary | Post-primary | 772 | |
| Greystones Community College | Post-primary | 630 | |
| Scoil Naomh Caoimhghin | Primary | 459 | |
| Greystones Educate Together National School | Primary | 440 | |
| St Brigids School | Primary | 396 | |
| St Patrick'S National School | Primary | 385 | |
| Gaelscoil Na Gcloch Liath | Primary | 227 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Greystones
- Heritage nearby: Tully Church (13 km) · Monkstown Castle (17 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (19 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (22 km)
- Walking trails in County Wicklow: Wicklow Way · Arklow Loops Glenart Walk · Arklow Loops Kynoch Walk · Arklow Loops Love Lane Walk
- Nature reserves: Wicklow Mountains National Park · Glendalough Nature Reserve · Glenealo Valley Nature Reserve
Where Greystones is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Greystones
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €655,000 (+21.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,354 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.3% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.4% |
| Wicklow county median | €492k |
| New build / second-hand | €1,149,300 / €652,500 |
What this means: New builds in Greystones sell at about a 76% premium to second-hand homes (€1,149,300 vs €652,500).
Recent sales in Greystones
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 26 | 135 HILLSIDE, GREYSTONES, CO WICKLOW | Second-hand | €760,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 303 REDFORD PARK, GREYSTONES, WICKLOW | Second-hand | €610,000 |
| 18 Jun 26 | 18 OAKLANDS, CHURCH LANE, GREYSTONES | Second-hand | €638,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 121 HILLSIDE, GREYSTONES, CO WICKLOW | Second-hand | €670,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 36 WOODLANDS, GREYSTONES, WICKLOW | Second-hand | €1,455,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 127 RATHDOWN PARK, GREYSTONES, WICKLOW | Second-hand | €695,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 276 CHARLESLAND PARK, GREYSTONES, CO WICKLOW | Second-hand | €485,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 34 OAKLANDS, CHURCH LANE, GREYSTONES | Second-hand | €595,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Greystones median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €525,000 | 281 sales | |
| 2024 | €523,000 | 238 sales | |
| 2025 | €603,500 | 195 sales | |
| 2026 | €650,000 | 75 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €2,212 | €2,641 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Greystones
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
Greystones compared with County Wicklow
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Greystones | 655000 | |
| County Wicklow median | 492000 |
Rent or buy in Greystones?
At a glance: €655,000 to buy versus €2,354 a month to rent, a 4.3% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Greystones
The median home (€655,000) falls in LPT Band 6, a base charge of €618 a year before Wicklow County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Greystones: 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 Greystones
In the 12 months to July 2026, 64 planning grants were recorded in and around Greystones.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | demolition of existing non-habitable sheds (total area 62.2 sq. m), currently used solely for domestic storage, to facilitate the reinstatement of... | |
| 2026-05-27 | 1. proposed first floor extension (27.7Msq) over existing single storey extension to side of 196, Heathervue, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Previous... | |
| 2026-05-26 | installation of a new timber entrance gate within the widened entrance (granted planning permission under Ref: 25/60260) and the construction of a... | |
| 2026-05-21 | • existing structure to the rear of the property for use as ancillary family accommodation (granny flat); • retention for existing two storey section... | |
| 2026-05-15 | demolition of existing rear returns and provision of new ground floor rear extension with roof lights, revised fenestration to east elevation at... |
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 Greystones, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Greystones, Wicklow.
View the official OPW flood maps for Greystones →
Source: Office of Public Works, floodinfo.ie. No OPW flood-extent values are reproduced here.
County context
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022 Census) | 155,851 |
| Population change 2016 to 2022 | +9.4% |
| Disposable income per person (index, State = 100) | 100.7 |
| New dwelling permissions (Mid-East region, 2017) | 657 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 Wicklow towns
Delgany · Kilcoole · Newtownmountkennedy · Bray · Wicklow · Rathnew
All Wicklow 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 Greystones
What's it like to live in Greystones?
Greystones is a town in Co. Wicklow, about 31 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 8 schools, 78.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Greystones?
A home in Greystones costs a median €655,000 to buy or €2,354 a month to rent, a 4.3% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Greystones to Dublin?
About 31 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Greystones?
Schools in Greystones include Temple Carrig Secondary School, St David'S Holy Faith Secondary, Greystones Community College, Scoil Naomh Caoimhghin, among 5 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 Greystones pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Greystones?
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Stamp duty on a Greystones 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 Greystones 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 Greystones
Pre-filled with Greystones'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.