Living in Inchicore, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Inchicore
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Inchicore
- Schools in Inchicore
- Things to do in and around Inchicore
- Where Inchicore is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Inchicore
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Inchicore
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Inchicore
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Inchicore a nice place to live?
Inchicore is home to about 1,091 households, 52% owner-occupied and 37% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €439,000, versus €490,500 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €2,027 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 4 schools keyed to the town (3 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 541 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Dublin Heuston, 1.9 km away, and 38 bus and rail routes serve the town, including the Luas. The sections below break each of these down.
Inchicore is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 51.8% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €439,000 to buy or €2,027 a month to rent (a 5.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 81 sales · updated July 2026
Who lives in Inchicore: 51.8% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Inchicore
2,557 people live in Inchicore on Census 2022 night. 52% of households own their home and 37% rent, so Inchicore leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (33%). 14% are under 15 and 15% are aged 65 and over. 50% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,557 |
| Owner-occupied households | 52% |
| Rented households | 37% |
| Aged under 15 | 14% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 38% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% |
| Third level or higher | 50% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 62% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 33% |
| Commute by public transport | 31% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 32% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Inchicore A electoral division around Inchicore.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Dublin Heuston (1.9 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Inchicore: 6 operators
Getting around Inchicore
Inchicore is served by 6 public-transport operators running 38 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Express Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Kearns Transport, LUAS and Nitelink, Dublin Bus. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 38)
- 13 - Grange Castle - Harristown
- 52 - Intel - Ringsend
- 60 - Forbes Street - Tallaght
- 68 - Newcastle / Greenogue Business Pk - Hawkins St
- 69 - Rathcoole - Hawkins St
- C1 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C2 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C3 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C4 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- G1 - Red Cow LUAS - Spencer Dock
- G2 - Liffey Valley SC - Spencer Dock
- 122 - Drimnagh - Ashington
- 126 - Dublin - Rathangan
- 130 - Dublin - Athy
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 Inchicore
There are 3 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Inchicore, 4 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| S N Muire Gan Smal B | Primary | 331 | DEIS |
| Mercy Secondary School | Post-primary | 328 | DEIS |
| Inchicore Ns | Primary | 201 | DEIS |
| Goldenbridge Convent | Primary | 188 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Inchicore
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (1 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (3 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (4 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (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 Inchicore is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Inchicore
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €439,000 (-0.4% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,027 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.3% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €439,000 |
Recent sales in Inchicore
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 26 | 102 THE TRAMYARD, SPA RD, INCHICORE | Second-hand | €268,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 1 TYRCONNALL STREET, INCHICORE, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €327,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 37 EMMET RD, INCHICORE, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €147,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 18 DAVIS COURT, INCHICORE, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €296,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | 118 KICKHAM RD, INCHICORE, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €518,000 |
| 04 Jun 26 | Apt. 16 Emmet Lodge, Emmet Court, Inchicore | Second-hand | €332,500 |
| 25 May 26 | 11 CONNOLLY AVE, INCHICORE, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €605,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 33 RAILWAY AVE, INCHICORE, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €440,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Inchicore median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €322,500 | 93 sales | |
| 2024 | €404,000 | 82 sales | |
| 2025 | €462,000 | 73 sales | |
| 2026 | €381,750 | 40 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,555 | €1,939 | €2,493 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Inchicore
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
Inchicore compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Inchicore | 439000 |
Rent or buy in Inchicore?
At a glance: €439,000 to buy versus €2,027 a month to rent, a 5.5% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Inchicore
The median home (€439,000) 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 Inchicore: 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 Inchicore
In the 12 months to July 2026, 15 planning grants were recorded in and around Inchicore, including 3 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-17 | The development consists of: resubmission and revalidation of previously approved planning application reference WEB1507/19. Refurbishment &... | 3 |
| 2026-04-21 | Planning permission for 1) Demolition of existing single-story flat roof extension to rear. 2) New two storey flat roof extension to the rear over... | |
| 2026-04-14 | The development will consist of the construction of a single-storey porch to the front of the house, removing single-storey ancillary structures and... | |
| 2026-04-07 | The development will consist of the construction of a 17sqm single-storey side extension and 27sqm part single, part two-storey rear extension with... | |
| 2026-03-26 | 1) The demolition of the existing single storey domestic extensions to the rear, 2) the construction of a new part two storey with flat roof and part... |
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 Inchicore's roughly 1,091 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Inchicore, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Inchicore, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Inchicore →
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 · Rathgar · Dalkey
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 Inchicore
What's it like to live in Inchicore?
Inchicore is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 51.8% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Inchicore?
A home in Inchicore costs a median €439,000 to buy or €2,027 a month to rent, a 5.5% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Inchicore to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Inchicore?
Schools in Inchicore include S N Muire Gan Smal B, Mercy Secondary School, Inchicore Ns, Goldenbridge Convent, among 3 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Inchicore?
Inchicore had a population of 2,557 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Inchicore had a population of 2,557 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 2,557 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,091 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52% |
| Rented homes | 37% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Inchicore pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Inchicore'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 Inchicore?
Pre-filled with Inchicore's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 Inchicore 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 Inchicore home
Pre-filled with Inchicore'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 Inchicore
Pre-filled with Inchicore'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.
What a month in Inchicore costs
Real figures for Inchicore: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Average rent by size: 1 bed €1,555 · 2 bed €1,939 · 3 bed €2,493
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Inchicore's median Property Price Register sale price over 30 years, plus Revenue's 2026 LPT band charge divided by 12. Excludes utilities, insurance, management fees and council LPT adjustments. Illustrative, not financial advice.
See the full Inchicore house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Inchicore covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.