Living in Islandbridge, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Islandbridge
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Islandbridge
- Schools in Islandbridge
- Things to do in and around Islandbridge
- Where Islandbridge is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Islandbridge
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Islandbridge
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Islandbridge
- Nearby Dublin towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Dublin › Living in Islandbridge
Islandbridge is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 19.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €427,000 to buy or €2,099 a month to rent (a 5.9% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 10 sales · updated July 2026
How Islandbridge compares: at €427,000 it is 15% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.9% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Islandbridge: latest recorded sale May 2026; prices +10.6% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Islandbridge — 19.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Islandbridge
1,465 people live in Islandbridge on Census 2022 night. 20% of households own their home and 72% rent, so Islandbridge leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by public transport (42%). It skews older: 18% are aged 65 and over against 6% under 15. 67% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,465 |
| Owner-occupied households | 20% |
| Rented households | 72% |
| Aged under 15 | 6% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 51% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% |
| Third level or higher | 67% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 62% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 26% |
| Commute by public transport | 42% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 31% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Phoenix Park electoral division around Islandbridge.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Dublin Heuston (in the town), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Islandbridge — 3 operators
Getting around Islandbridge
Islandbridge is served by 3 public-transport operators running 27 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland and JJ Kavanagh.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 27)
- 4 - Monkstown Avenue - Heuston Station
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- 52 - Intel - Ringsend
- 60 - Forbes Street - Tallaght
- 69 - Rathcoole - Hawkins St
- 80 - Liffey Valley SC - Palmerston Park
- 99 - Phoenix Park - Phoenix Park
- C1 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C2 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C3 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C4 - Maynooth - Ringsend
- C5 - Maynooth - Ringsend Night Service
- C6 - Maynooth - Celbridge - Ringsend Night Service
- N2 - Clontarf Station - Heuston Train Stn
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 Islandbridge
There is 1 primary school in and around Islandbridge.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaelscoil Inse Chor | Primary | 209 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Islandbridge
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (1 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (2 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (3 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (6 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 Islandbridge is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Islandbridge
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €427,000 (+10.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,099 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.9% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.6% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €427,000 |
Recent sales in Islandbridge
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 26 | 261 BELLEVUE, ISLANDBRIDGE, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €480,127 |
| 13 Apr 26 | 63 THE WELLINGTON, RIVERPARK, ISLANDBRIDGE | Second-hand | €455,000 |
| 02 Apr 26 | 74 BELLEVUE, ISLANDBRIDGE, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €295,000 |
| 18 Dec 25 | 225 BELLVIEW, ISLANDBRIDGE, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €425,000 |
| 09 Dec 25 | 71 BRIDGE WATER QUAY, ISLANDBRIDGE, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €630,000 |
| 14 Oct 25 | 166 BLOCK D, BELLEVUE, ISLANDBRIDGE | Second-hand | €400,000 |
| 14 Oct 25 | 8 BRIDGE WATER QUAY, ISLANDBRIDGE, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €419,000 |
| 08 Oct 25 | 36 BRIDGE WATER QUAY, ISLANDBRIDGE, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €425,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Islandbridge median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €310,000 | 19 sales | |
| 2024 | €318,500 | 12 sales | |
| 2025 | €425,000 | 13 sales | |
| 2026 | €455,000 | 3 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,821 | €2,145 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Islandbridge
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
Islandbridge compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Islandbridge | 427000 |
Rent or buy in Islandbridge?
At a glance: €427,000 to buy versus €2,099 a month to rent, a 5.9% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Islandbridge
The median home (€427,000) 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 Islandbridge: 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 Islandbridge
In the 12 months to July 2026, 2 planning grants were recorded in and around Islandbridge.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of transforming an existing habitat and sloping woodland landscape into an ecologically rich and... | |
| 2025-09-03 | Córas Iompair Éireann (CIE) is applying for planning permission for the replacement of 1 no. existing 6.15m x 3.36m internally illuminated scrolling... |
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 Islandbridge, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Islandbridge, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Islandbridge →
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 Islandbridge
What's it like to live in Islandbridge?
Islandbridge is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 19.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Islandbridge?
A home in Islandbridge costs a median €427,000 to buy or €2,099 a month to rent, a 5.9% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Islandbridge to Dublin?
About 11 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Islandbridge?
Schools in Islandbridge include Gaelscoil Inse Chor, among 1 primary and 0 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 Islandbridge pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Islandbridge?
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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 Islandbridge 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 Islandbridge 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 Islandbridge
Pre-filled with Islandbridge'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.