Living in Meakstown, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Meakstown
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Meakstown
- Schools in Meakstown
- Things to do in and around Meakstown
- Where Meakstown is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Meakstown
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Meakstown
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Meakstown
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Meakstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 43.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €433,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 13 sales · updated July 2026
How Meakstown compares: at €433,000 it is 13% below the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Meakstown: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 3 new homes approved in the last year; prices +49.3% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Meakstown — 43.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Meakstown
8,931 people live in Meakstown on Census 2022 night. 43% of households own their home and 48% rent, so Meakstown leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by car (56%). It skews young: 23% are under 15 against 4% aged 65 and over. 44% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 8,931 |
| Owner-occupied households | 43% |
| Rented households | 48% |
| Aged under 15 | 23% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 39% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% |
| Third level or higher | 44% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 67% |
| Unemployment rate | 6% |
| Commute by car | 56% |
| Commute by public transport | 29% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 12% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Dubber electoral division around Meakstown.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Pelletstown (3.6 km away), on the Maynooth line
Public transport serving Meakstown — 7 operators
Getting around Meakstown
Meakstown is served by 7 public-transport operators running 20 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Collins Coaches, Go-Ahead Ireland, Nitelink, Dublin Bus, Nolan Coaches and TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Collins Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Nolan Coaches | Bus / coach |
| TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 20)
- 19 - Parnell Square West - Dublin Airport
- 23 - Merrion Square - Charlestown SC
- 24 - Merrion Square - Dublin Airport
- E2 - Dun Laoghaire - Harristown
- F1 - The Square Tallaght - IKEA
- F2 - Charlestown SC - Rossmore
- F3 - Charlestown SC - Limekiln Avenue
- N6 - Finglas Village - Naomh Barróg GAA
- 103 - Dublin - Ashbourne - Ratoath
- 196 - Knocksedan - Swords
- 220 - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- 27B - Eden Quay - Harristown
- 88n - Dublin City South, Westmoreland Street - Ashbourne, Ashbourne Kelly's
- L89 - Broombridge Luas - Toberburr
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 Meakstown
There is 1 primary school in and around Meakstown.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margarets N S | Primary | 80 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Meakstown
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (6 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (7 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (7 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (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 Meakstown is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Meakstown
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €433,000 (+49.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €433,000 |
Recent sales in Meakstown
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | 18 MELVILLE COURT, MEAKSTOWN, DUBLIN 11 | Second-hand | €307,500 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 25 MELVILLE CLOSE BLOCK 1, CITYDIDE, MEAKSTOWN | Second-hand | €460,000 |
| 25 Feb 26 | 42 MELVILLE TERRACE, MEAKSTOWN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €575,000 |
| 28 Jan 26 | 71 MELVILLE COVE, MEAKSTOWN, FINGLAS DUBLIN 11 | Second-hand | €451,000 |
| 20 Jan 26 | 59 MELVILLE COVE, CITYSIDE, MEAKSTOWN | Second-hand | €372,000 |
| 04 Dec 25 | 5 CHARLESTOWN AVE, MEAKSTOWN, DUBLIN 11 | Second-hand | €258,000 |
| 03 Dec 25 | 2 SEAGRAVE TERRACE, MEAKSTOWN, DUBLIN 11 | Second-hand | €458,000 |
| 12 Sep 25 | 32 SEAGRAVE WAY, CITYGATE, MEAKSTOWN | Second-hand | €275,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Meakstown median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €271,000 | 14 sales | |
| 2024 | €258,000 | 13 sales | |
| 2025 | €341,000 | 16 sales | |
| 2026 | €451,000 | 5 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Meakstown
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
Meakstown compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Meakstown | 433000 |
Local Property Tax in Meakstown
The median home (€433,000) 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.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Meakstown
In the 12 months to July 2026, 28 planning grants were recorded in and around Meakstown, including 3 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-08 | The development will consist of 3no. 3-storey 4-bedroom terraced dwelling houses and 3no. parking spaces that are located to the rear of the proposed... | 3 |
| 2026-05-26 | The development consists / will consist of the following: | |
| 2026-05-07 | The development will consist of: 1.Construction of a first floor flat | |
| 2026-04-02 | We, Central Bank of Ireland, intend to apply for retention permission | |
| 2026-04-01 | PERMISSION/RETENTION : 1) Permission for construction of a new extension to the south of existing production facility, to include a high-care... |
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 Meakstown's roughly 2,874 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Meakstown, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Meakstown, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Meakstown →
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 Meakstown
What's it like to live in Meakstown?
Meakstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 1 schools, 43.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Meakstown?
A home in Meakstown costs a median €433,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Meakstown to Dublin?
About 14 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Meakstown?
Schools in Meakstown include St Margarets N S, 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 Meakstown pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Meakstown's median price. 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 Meakstown?
Pre-filled with Meakstown'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 Meakstown property
Pre-filled with Meakstown's median price. Change the purchase price and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
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 Meakstown home
Pre-filled with Meakstown'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 Meakstown
No RTB rental data for Meakstown yet -- starting from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies 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.