Living in Kinsealy, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Kinsealy
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Kinsealy
- Schools in Kinsealy
- Things to do in and around Kinsealy
- Where Kinsealy is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Kinsealy
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Kinsealy
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Kinsealy
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Kinsealy is a town in Co. Dublin, about 17 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 77.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €619,999 to buy or €2,216 a month to rent (a 4.3% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 96 sales · updated July 2026
How Kinsealy compares: at €619,999 it is 24% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 4.3% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Kinsealy: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +2.4% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Kinsealy — 77.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Kinsealy
906 people live in Kinsealy on Census 2022 night. 78% of households own their home and 14% rent, so Kinsealy leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (68%). It skews young: 24% are under 15 against 15% aged 65 and over. 67% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 906 |
| Owner-occupied households | 78% |
| Rented households | 14% |
| Aged under 15 | 24% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 37% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% |
| Third level or higher | 67% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 65% |
| Unemployment rate | 2% |
| Commute by car | 68% |
| Commute by public transport | 20% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 8% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics for the Kinsaley built-up area, CC-BY 4.0.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Portmarnock (1.8 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Kinsealy — 3 operators
Getting around Kinsealy
Kinsealy is served by 3 public-transport operators running 4 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 42 - Sand's Hotel Portmarnock - Eden Quay
- 43 - Talbot Street - Swords Business Park
- 42n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Portmarnock, Strand Road (St.Anne's Estate)
- 102C - Balgriffin - Sutton
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 Kinsealy
There are 2 primary schools in and around Kinsealy.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malahide / Portmarnock Educate Together National School | Primary | 377 | |
| San Nioclas Myra | Primary | 180 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Kinsealy
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (7 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (11 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (11 km) · Lusk (11 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 Kinsealy is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Kinsealy
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €619,999 (+2.4% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,216 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.3% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.3% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €650,000 / €511,000 |
What this means: New builds in Kinsealy sell at about a 27% premium to second-hand homes (€650,000 vs €511,000).
Recent sales in Kinsealy
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 26 | 22 DRYNAM VIEW, KINSEALY, SWORDS | Second-hand | €442,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 58 HALEY'S HILL, MALAHIDE ROAD, KINSEALY | New | €678,414 |
| 18 May 26 | 3 FOTTRELL HOUSE, DRYNAM HALL, KINSEALY | Second-hand | €350,000 |
| 15 May 26 | 18 ABBEY WELL, CHAPEL RD, KINSEALY | Second-hand | €579,000 |
| 06 May 26 | 31 ABBEY GREEN, KINSEALY | New | €563,877 |
| 06 May 26 | ELLISMORE MEWS, MALAHIDE ROAD, KINSEALY | Second-hand | €1,650,000 |
| 05 May 26 | 15 HOLYWELL SQ, FELTRIM HALL, KINSEALY | Second-hand | €425,000 |
| 29 Apr 26 | 21 MYRA MANOR, KINSEALY, MALAHIDE ROAD | Second-hand | €1,900,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Kinsealy median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €499,999 | 97 sales | |
| 2024 | €512,500 | 68 sales | |
| 2025 | €599,500 | 116 sales | |
| 2026 | €631,000 | 25 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Kinsealy
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
Kinsealy compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Kinsealy | 619999 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Kinsealy?
At a glance: €619,999 to buy versus €2,216 a month to rent, a 4.3% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Kinsealy
The median home (€619,999) falls in LPT Band 5, a base charge of €523 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Kinsealy: 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 Kinsealy
In the 12 months to July 2026, 23 planning grants were recorded in and around Kinsealy.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | Planning and planning for retention for 1) proposed modifications to t | |
| 2026-06-11 | 1. Construction of a single storey extension to the rear with roofligh | |
| 2026-05-20 | Permission is sought for construction of a single storey extension and | |
| 2026-04-27 | The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existin | |
| 2026-04-22 | Erection of 1 No single storey detached ancillary garden room (gross i |
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 Kinsealy, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Kinsealy, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Kinsealy →
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 Kinsealy
What's it like to live in Kinsealy?
Kinsealy is a town in Co. Dublin, about 17 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 77.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Kinsealy?
A home in Kinsealy costs a median €619,999 to buy or €2,216 a month to rent, a 4.3% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Kinsealy to Dublin?
About 17 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Kinsealy?
Schools in Kinsealy include Malahide / Portmarnock Educate Together National School, San Nioclas Myra, among 2 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 Kinsealy pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Kinsealy?
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Stamp duty on a Kinsealy property
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Local Property Tax for a Kinsealy 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 Kinsealy
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