Living in Leopardstown, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Leopardstown
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Leopardstown
- Schools in Leopardstown
- Things to do in and around Leopardstown
- Where Leopardstown is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Leopardstown
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Leopardstown
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Leopardstown
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Leopardstown a nice place to live?
Leopardstown is home to about 1,141 households, 56% owner-occupied and 41% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €712,999, versus €695,000 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €2,195 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 2 schools keyed to the town (2 primary), and there are 488 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Blackrock, 3.3 km away, and 14 bus and rail routes serve the town, including the Luas. The sections below break each of these down.
Leopardstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 56.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €712,999 to buy or €2,195 a month to rent (a 3.7% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 148 sales · updated July 2026
Who lives in Leopardstown: 56.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Leopardstown
2,973 people live in Leopardstown on Census 2022 night. 56% of households own their home and 41% rent, so Leopardstown leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (48%). 18% are under 15 and 18% are aged 65 and over. 73% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,973 |
| Owner-occupied households | 56% |
| Rented households | 41% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 35% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% |
| Third level or higher | 73% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 57% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 48% |
| Commute by public transport | 28% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 22% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Stillorgan-Leopardstown electoral division around Leopardstown.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Blackrock (3.3 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Leopardstown: 6 operators
Getting around Leopardstown
Leopardstown is served by 6 public-transport operators running 14 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, LUAS and Nitelink, Dublin Bus. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- 47 - Poolbeg Street - Belarmine
- E1 - Ballywaltrim - Northwood
- E2 - Dun Laoghaire - Harristown
- S8 - Kingswood Avenue - Dun Laoghaire Stn
- X1 - Kilcoole - Hawkins Street
- X2 - Newcastle - Hawkins Street
- 114 - Ticknock - Blackrock
- 116 - Whitechurch - Parnell Square
- 118 - Kilternan - Eden Quay
- 133 - Dublin - Wicklow
- 46n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dundrum, Outside Luas Station
- 700 - Dublin Airport - Leopardstown
- Green - Parnell - Brides Glen
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 Leopardstown
There are 2 primary schools in and around Leopardstown.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Padraig Naofa B | Primary | 499 | |
| St Patricks Gns | Primary | 478 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Leopardstown
- Heritage nearby: Monkstown Castle (3 km) · Tully Church (4 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (6 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (7 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 Leopardstown is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Leopardstown
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €712,999 (-6.2% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,195 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.7% |
| Net yield (est.) | 2.9% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €580,000 / €743,000 |
What this means: New builds in Leopardstown sell at about a 22% discount to second-hand homes (€580,000 vs €743,000).
Recent sales in Leopardstown
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 26 | Apt 89 Meadow View, Clay Farm, Leopardstown | New | €456,422 |
| 26 Jun 26 | 25 ORBY VIEW, THE GALLOPS, LEOPARDSTOWN | Second-hand | €1,020,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 21 SYCAMORE HALL, CLAY FARM, LEOPARDSTOWN | Second-hand | €610,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | Apartment 79 Meadow View, Clay Farm, Leopardstown | New | €385,321 |
| 16 Jun 26 | Apt 87 Meadow View, Clayfarm, Leopardstown | New | €458,716 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 36 MURPHYSTOWN RD, LEOPARDSTOWN, DUBLIN 18 | Second-hand | €720,000 |
| 10 Jun 26 | Apt 83 Meadow View, Clay Farm, Leopardstown | New | €456,422 |
| 09 Jun 26 | Apartment 77 Meadow View, Clay Farm, Leopardstown | New | €481,651 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Leopardstown median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €647,500 | 159 sales | |
| 2024 | €749,999 | 117 sales | |
| 2025 | €771,000 | 114 sales | |
| 2026 | €546,674 | 86 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,872 | €2,147 | €2,668 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Leopardstown
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
Leopardstown compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Leopardstown | 712999 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Leopardstown?
At a glance: €712,999 to buy versus €2,195 a month to rent, a 3.7% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Leopardstown
The median home (€712,999) falls in LPT Band 6, a base charge of €618 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Leopardstown: 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 Leopardstown
In the 12 months to July 2026, 70 planning grants were recorded in and around Leopardstown.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | 1) First floor extension above existing ground floor garage conversion at gable | |
| 2026-06-03 | The development will consist of ; the creation of 3 no. external illuminated Ma | |
| 2026-05-25 | Conversion of hipped roof into gabled end, increased attic accommodation to inc | |
| 2026-05-19 | 1 Dwelling. | |
| 2026-05-07 | The development to be retained consists of a single-storey extension at ground |
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 Leopardstown, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Leopardstown, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Leopardstown →
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 Leopardstown
What's it like to live in Leopardstown?
Leopardstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 56.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Leopardstown?
A home in Leopardstown costs a median €712,999 to buy or €2,195 a month to rent, a 3.7% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Leopardstown to Dublin?
About 16 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Leopardstown?
Schools in Leopardstown include Scoil Padraig Naofa B, St Patricks Gns, among 2 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Leopardstown?
Leopardstown had a population of 2,973 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Leopardstown had a population of 2,973 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 2,973 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,141 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56% |
| Rented homes | 41% |
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 Leopardstown pay as a buy-to-let?
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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 Leopardstown?
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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 Leopardstown 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 Leopardstown 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 Leopardstown
Pre-filled with Leopardstown'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 Leopardstown costs
Real figures for Leopardstown: 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 €1,872 · 2 bed €2,147 · 3 bed €2,668
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Leopardstown'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 Leopardstown house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Leopardstown covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.