Living in Hanover Quay, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Hanover Quay
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Hanover Quay
- Things to do in and around Hanover Quay
- Where Hanover Quay is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Hanover Quay
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Hanover Quay
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Hanover Quay
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Hanover Quay is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 20.8% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €745,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 13 sales · updated July 2026
How Hanover Quay compares: at €745,000 it is 49% above the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Hanover Quay: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 3 new homes approved in the last year; prices +20.1% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Hanover Quay — 20.8% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Hanover Quay
8,320 people live in Hanover Quay on Census 2022 night. 21% of households own their home and 72% rent, so Hanover Quay leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (63%). It skews young: 12% are under 15 against 6% aged 65 and over. 76% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 8,320 |
| Owner-occupied households | 21% |
| Rented households | 72% |
| Aged under 15 | 12% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 54% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% |
| Third level or higher | 76% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 71% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 17% |
| Commute by public transport | 18% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 63% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the South Dock electoral division around Hanover Quay.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Grand Canal Dock (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Hanover Quay — Rail + bus
Getting around Hanover Quay
Hanover Quay is served by 10 public-transport operators running 52 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Ashbourne Connect, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Dublin Express, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, JJ Kavanagh, Matthews Coach Hire, Nitelink, Dublin Bus and Swords Express.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Ashbourne Connect | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Dublin Express | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| Matthews Coach Hire | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Swords Express | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 52)
- 4 - Monkstown Avenue - Heuston Station
- 7 - Brides Glen Luas - Mountjoy Square
- 27 - Jobstown - Clare Hall
- 47 - Poolbeg Street - Belarmine
- 52 - Intel - Ringsend
- 60 - Forbes Street - Tallaght
- 7A - Loughlinstown - Mountjoy Sq
- 7E - Mountjoy Square - Dalkey
- 7n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Woodbrook Golf Club
- 82 - Irishtown - Kiltipper
- C1 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C2 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C3 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C4 - Maynooth - Ringsend
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.
Things to do in and around Hanover Quay
- Heritage nearby: St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (2 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (3 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (3 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (5 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 Hanover Quay is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Hanover Quay
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €745,000 (+20.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €745,000 |
Recent sales in Hanover Quay
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jun 26 | APARTMENT 7 BLOCK A, HANOVER DOCK, HANOVER QUAY | Second-hand | €802,000 |
| 31 Mar 26 | APT 51, THE WATERFRONT, HANOVER QUAY | Second-hand | €775,000 |
| 04 Mar 26 | APT 41 BLOCK C, HANOVER DOCK, HANOVER QUAY | Second-hand | €550,000 |
| 17 Feb 26 | 20 HANOVER COURT, HANOVER QUAY, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €745,000 |
| 23 Jan 26 | 609 LONGBOAT QUAY SOUTH, HANOVER QUAY, DUBLIN 2 | Second-hand | €645,000 |
| 23 Dec 25 | APT 26, HANOVER COURT, HANOVER QUAY | Second-hand | €790,000 |
| 08 Dec 25 | APT 33 BLOCK C, HANOVER QUAY, DUBLIN 2 | Second-hand | €462,000 |
| 01 Dec 25 | 27 THE WATERFRONT, HANOVER QUAY, GRAND CANAL QUAY DUBLIN 2 | Second-hand | €925,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Hanover Quay median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €570,000 | 21 sales | |
| 2024 | €641,000 | 19 sales | |
| 2025 | €663,000 | 16 sales | |
| 2026 | €745,000 | 5 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Hanover Quay
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
Hanover Quay compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Quay | 745000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Hanover Quay
The median home (€745,000) 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 Hanover Quay
In the 12 months to July 2026, 19 planning grants were recorded in and around Hanover Quay, including 3 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | CHANGE OF USE. Vin Rock Investments Limited is seeking planning permission for the change of use from commercial office to residential use at 38... | 1 |
| 2026-01-14 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Construction of a three storey , two bedroon mews dwelling with a rooflight , including associated boundary walls and site... | 1 |
| 2025-09-05 | CHANGE OF USE of an existing ground floor, single-storey, open plan office unit to provide a two-bedroom residential apartment, inclusive of internal... | 1 |
| 2026-03-04 | The change of use of an existing ground floor, single-storey office unit to a 2-bedroom apartment, with no modification. | |
| 2026-02-25 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Demolish the existing one storey extension to the rear of the existing property at No. 8 Estate cottages, Northumberland Rd... |
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 3 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Hanover Quay's roughly 3,534 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Hanover Quay, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Hanover Quay, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Hanover Quay →
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 Hanover Quay
What's it like to live in Hanover Quay?
Hanover Quay is a town in Co. Dublin, about 10 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 20.8% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Hanover Quay?
A home in Hanover Quay costs a median €745,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Hanover Quay to Dublin?
About 10 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Hanover Quay pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Hanover Quay's median price. 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 Hanover Quay?
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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 Hanover Quay 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 Hanover Quay home
Pre-filled with Hanover Quay'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 Hanover Quay
No RTB rental data for Hanover Quay 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.