Living in Malahide Road, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Malahide Road
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Malahide Road
- Schools in Malahide Road
- Things to do in and around Malahide Road
- Where Malahide Road is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Malahide Road
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Malahide Road
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Malahide Road
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Malahide Road is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 73.3% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €635,000 to buy or €1,856 a month to rent (a 3.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 79 sales · updated July 2026
How Malahide Road compares: at €635,000 it is 27% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 3.5% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Malahide Road: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 10 new homes approved in the last year; prices +21.5% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Malahide Road — 73.3% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Malahide Road
3,382 people live in Malahide Road on Census 2022 night. 73% of households own their home and 22% rent, so Malahide Road leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (47%). 16% are under 15 and 19% are aged 65 and over. 40% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,382 |
| Owner-occupied households | 73% |
| Rented households | 22% |
| Aged under 15 | 16% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 30% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% |
| Third level or higher | 40% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 56% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 47% |
| Commute by public transport | 25% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 24% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Beaumont C electoral division around Malahide Road.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Harmonstown (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Malahide Road — 3 operators
Getting around Malahide Road
Malahide Road is served by 3 public-transport operators running 8 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
- 15 - Ballycullen Road - Clongriffin
- 27 - Jobstown - Clare Hall
- 42 - Sand's Hotel Portmarnock - Eden Quay
- 43 - Talbot Street - Swords Business Park
- N6 - Finglas Village - Naomh Barróg GAA
- 27A - Blunden Drive - Eden Quay
- 27X - Clare Hall - UCD Belfield
- 42n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Portmarnock, Strand Road (St.Anne's Estate)
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 Malahide Road
There are 4 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Malahide Road, 5 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanel College | Post-primary | 466 | DEIS |
| Mercy College Coolock | Post-primary | 420 | DEIS |
| Scoil Neasain | Primary | 241 | |
| Sn Caitriona Girls | Primary | 185 | DEIS |
| S N Caitriona Naionain | Primary | 178 | DEIS |
| Scoil Bhreandain | Primary | 136 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Malahide Road
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (2 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (6 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (6 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (8 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 Malahide Road is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Malahide Road
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €635,000 (+21.5% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,856 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 2.7% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €650,000 / €524,000 |
What this means: New builds in Malahide Road sell at about a 24% premium to second-hand homes (€650,000 vs €524,000).
Recent sales in Malahide Road
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | 3 NEWENHAM DRIVE, BELCAMP, MALAHIDE ROAD | New | €585,903 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 44 KILKEE HOUSE, CLARE VILLAGE, MALAHIDE ROAD | Second-hand | €289,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 58 HALEY'S HILL, MALAHIDE ROAD, KINSEALY | New | €678,414 |
| 29 May 26 | 10 PARKSIDE ROW, MALAHIDE ROAD, COUNTY DUBLIN | Second-hand | €620,000 |
| 25 May 26 | 14 PARKSIDE CLOSE, MALAHIDE ROAD, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €505,000 |
| 06 May 26 | ELLISMORE MEWS, MALAHIDE ROAD, KINSEALY | Second-hand | €1,650,000 |
| 29 Apr 26 | 21 MYRA MANOR, KINSEALY, MALAHIDE ROAD | Second-hand | €1,900,000 |
| 10 Apr 26 | 43 HALEY'S HIL, MALAHIDE ROAD, KINSEALY | New | €559,471 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Malahide Road median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €545,966 | 17 sales | |
| 2024 | €525,000 | 31 sales | |
| 2025 | €580,000 | 85 sales | |
| 2026 | €597,500 | 26 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,934 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Malahide Road
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
Malahide Road compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Malahide Road | 635000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Malahide Road?
At a glance: €635,000 to buy versus €1,856 a month to rent, a 3.5% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Malahide Road
The median home (€635,000) 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 Malahide Road: 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 Malahide Road
In the 12 months to July 2026, 21 planning grants were recorded in and around Malahide Road, including 10 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | The removal/demolition of existing commercial buildings & the construction of residential development of 4No. single/two/ three storey with attic... | 4 |
| 2026-03-19 | KTPCC Development Company Limited intends to apply for permission for modifications to planning permission granted under Ref. 4108/21 on land located... | 3 |
| 2026-02-06 | The proposed development will consist of: 1) The subdivision of the existing site; 2) The removal of an unauthorised rear garden room; 3) The change... | 1 |
| 2026-01-28 | Development will consist of converting the existing garage to habitable space. A proposed new ground floor only extension to the front of the... | 1 |
| 2025-08-11 | Single storey extension to side of existing apartments. The new extension will consist of a new 1 bedroom apartment. New Bicycle storage and bin... | 1 |
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 10 homes approved here in the last year are about 1% of Malahide Road's roughly 1,327 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Malahide Road, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Malahide Road, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Malahide Road →
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 Malahide Road
What's it like to live in Malahide Road?
Malahide Road is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 73.3% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Malahide Road?
A home in Malahide Road costs a median €635,000 to buy or €1,856 a month to rent, a 3.5% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Malahide Road to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Malahide Road?
Schools in Malahide Road include Chanel College, Mercy College Coolock, Scoil Neasain, Sn Caitriona Girls, among 4 primary and 2 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 Malahide Road pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Malahide Road?
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Stamp duty on a Malahide Road 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 Malahide Road 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 Malahide Road
Pre-filled with Malahide Road'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.