Living in Mulhuddart, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Mulhuddart
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Mulhuddart
- Schools in Mulhuddart
- Things to do in and around Mulhuddart
- Where Mulhuddart is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Mulhuddart
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Mulhuddart
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Mulhuddart
- Nearby Dublin towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Dublin › Living in Mulhuddart
Mulhuddart is a town in Co. Dublin, about 17 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 66.3% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €400,000 to buy or €1,804 a month to rent (a 5.4% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 51 sales · updated July 2026
How Mulhuddart compares: at €400,000 it is 20% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.4% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Mulhuddart: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +12.2% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Mulhuddart — 66.3% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Mulhuddart
43,905 people live in Mulhuddart on Census 2022 night. 66% of households own their home and 28% rent, so Mulhuddart leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (53%). It skews young: 25% are under 15 against 6% aged 65 and over. 44% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 43,905 |
| Owner-occupied households | 66% |
| Rented households | 28% |
| Aged under 15 | 25% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 31% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% |
| Third level or higher | 44% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 64% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 53% |
| Commute by public transport | 20% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 23% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Blanchardstown-Blakestown electoral division around Mulhuddart.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Clonsilla (2.8 km away), on the Maynooth line
Public transport serving Mulhuddart — 4 operators
Getting around Mulhuddart
Mulhuddart is served by 4 public-transport operators running 15 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Nitelink, Dublin Bus and TU Dublin Blanchardstown.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| TU Dublin Blanchardstown | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 15)
- 38 - Damastown - Burlington Road
- 39 - Ongar - Burlington Rd
- 70 - Dunboyne - Burlington Rd
- 220 - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- 236 - Blanchardstown - IBM Campus
- 238 - Tyrrelstown - Mulhuddart
- 270 - Dunboyne - Blanchardstown
- 38A - Damastown via Navan Rd - Burlington Rd
- 38B - Damastown via Ballycoolin Ind Est - Burlington Rd
- 39A - Ongar - UCD Belfield
- 70n - Westmoreland Street - Tyrrelstown
- 220A - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- 236A - Blanchardstown - IBM Campus
- 270T - Castaheany Estate - Castleknock Community College
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 Mulhuddart
There are 4 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Mulhuddart, 4 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartstown Community School | Post-primary | 1124 | |
| Sacred Heart N S | Primary | 632 | |
| Blakestown Community School | Post-primary | 521 | DEIS |
| Ladyswell N S | Primary | 447 | DEIS |
| Scoil Mhuire Sin | Primary | 207 | DEIS |
| Scoil Nais Mhuire Sois | Primary | 176 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Mulhuddart
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (9 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (11 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (11 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (12 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 Mulhuddart is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Mulhuddart
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €400,000 (+12.2% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,804 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.4% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.2% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €400,000 / €379,000 |
What this means: New builds in Mulhuddart sell at about a 6% premium to second-hand homes (€400,000 vs €379,000).
Recent sales in Mulhuddart
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | 305 CASTLECURRAGH HEATH, MULHUDDART, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €342,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 28 ASHFIELD PARK, MULHUDDART, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €412,000 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 13 Church Fields Way, Church Fields East, Mulhuddart | New | €378,855 |
| 29 May 26 | 14 Churchfields Way, Churchfields East, Mulhuddart | New | €378,854 |
| 22 May 26 | 13 PARSLICKSTOWN DR, MULHUDDART, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €250,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 5 HUNTSTOWN RD, MULHUDDART, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €415,000 |
| 20 May 26 | 7 SADDLERS GLADE, MULHUDDART, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €485,000 |
| 07 May 26 | 14 SHEEPMOOR CRESCENT, MULHUDDART, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €365,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Mulhuddart median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €298,000 | 34 sales | |
| 2024 | €346,500 | 43 sales | |
| 2025 | €371,000 | 68 sales | |
| 2026 | €415,000 | 23 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Mulhuddart
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
Mulhuddart compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Mulhuddart | 400000 |
Rent or buy in Mulhuddart?
At a glance: €400,000 to buy versus €1,804 a month to rent, a 5.4% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Mulhuddart
The median home (€400,000) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Mulhuddart: 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 Mulhuddart
In the 12 months to July 2026, 18 planning grants were recorded in and around Mulhuddart.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | The development consists of the construction of a single-storey extens | |
| 2026-05-26 | Planning Permission for attic conversion to consist of : | |
| 2026-05-26 | Planning Permission is sought for new single storey extension to rear | |
| 2026-05-12 | The development will consist of an attic conversion including a rear d | |
| 2026-05-07 | Permission for Proposed Loft Conversion |
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 Mulhuddart, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Mulhuddart, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Mulhuddart →
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 Mulhuddart
What's it like to live in Mulhuddart?
Mulhuddart is a town in Co. Dublin, about 17 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 6 schools, 66.3% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Mulhuddart?
A home in Mulhuddart costs a median €400,000 to buy or €1,804 a month to rent, a 5.4% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Mulhuddart to Dublin?
About 17 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Mulhuddart?
Schools in Mulhuddart include Hartstown Community School, Sacred Heart N S, Blakestown Community School, Ladyswell N S, 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 Mulhuddart pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Mulhuddart's median price and average rent. 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 Mulhuddart?
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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 Mulhuddart 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 Mulhuddart home
Pre-filled with Mulhuddart'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 Mulhuddart
Pre-filled with Mulhuddart'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.