Living in Northern Cross, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Northern Cross
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Northern Cross
- Schools in Northern Cross
- Things to do in and around Northern Cross
- Where Northern Cross is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Northern Cross
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Northern Cross
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Northern Cross
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Northern Cross a nice place to live?
Northern Cross is home to about 1,123 households, 58% owner-occupied and 35% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €322,500, versus €454,000 across the Dublin region. The Department of Education dataset lists 3 schools keyed to the town (2 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 518 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Pelletstown, 2.6 km away, and 14 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Northern Cross is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 57.8% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €322,500 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 22 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Northern Cross: 57.8% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Northern Cross
3,205 people live in Northern Cross on Census 2022 night. 58% of households own their home and 35% rent, so Northern Cross leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (47%). 16% are under 15 and 14% are aged 65 and over. 16% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,205 |
| Owner-occupied households | 58% |
| Rented households | 35% |
| Aged under 15 | 16% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 28% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% |
| Third level or higher | 16% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 52% |
| Unemployment rate | 12% |
| Commute by car | 47% |
| Commute by public transport | 22% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 25% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Finglas North A electoral division around Northern Cross.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Pelletstown (2.6 km away), on the Maynooth line
Public transport serving Northern Cross: 5 operators
Getting around Northern Cross
Northern Cross is served by 5 public-transport operators running 14 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Collins Coaches, Go-Ahead Ireland and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| 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 |
Scheduled routes
- F1 - The Square Tallaght - IKEA
- F2 - Charlestown SC - Rossmore
- F3 - Charlestown SC - Limekiln Avenue
- N4 - Blanchardstown - Point Village
- 103 - Dublin - Ashbourne - Ratoath
- 220 - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- 40D - Tyrrelstown - Parnell Street
- 40E - Broombridge Luas - Tyrrelstown
- 88n - Dublin City South, Westmoreland Street - Ashbourne, Ashbourne Kelly's
- 980 - Carrickmacross - Dublin
- L89 - Broombridge Luas - Toberburr
- 105X - UCD - M3 - Ratoath - Ashbourne
- 109X - Dublin - Kells - Cavan Hourly Express
- 220A - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
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 Northern Cross
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Northern Cross, 3 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cross College | Post-primary | 353 | DEIS |
| St Josephs G N S | Primary | 146 | DEIS |
| St Kevins B N S | Primary | 131 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Northern Cross
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (6 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (6 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (7 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (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 Northern Cross is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Northern Cross
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €322,500 (-0.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | n/a |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €322,500 |
Recent sales in Northern Cross
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 26 | 53 BURNELL SQ, NORTHERN CROSS, MALAHIDE RD DUBLIN 17 | Second-hand | €325,000 |
| 25 Aug 26 | 95 BURNELL COURT, NORTHERN CROSS, MALAHIDE RD DUBLIN 17 | Second-hand | €320,000 |
| 17 Aug 26 | 54 BURNELL COURT, NORTHERN CROSS, MALAHIDE | Second-hand | €250,000 |
| 02 Jul 26 | APARTMENT 77 BURNELL COURT, MALAHIDE ROAD, NORTHERN CROSS | Second-hand | €270,000 |
| 01 Jul 26 | 214 BURNELL SQ, NORTHERN CROSS, DUBLIN 17 | Second-hand | €334,500 |
| 05 Jun 26 | 172 BURNELL SQUARE, NORTHERN CROSS, MALAHIDE | Second-hand | €290,000 |
| 02 Jun 26 | 44 BURNELL SQ, NORTHERN CROSS, MALAHIDE RD DUBLIN 17 | Second-hand | €257,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 191 BURNELL COURT, NORTHERN CROSS, MALAHIDE RD | Second-hand | €320,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Northern Cross median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €282,000 | 17 sales | |
| 2024 | €280,000 | 9 sales | |
| 2025 | €325,500 | 22 sales | |
| 2026 | €320,000 | 18 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Northern Cross
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
Northern Cross compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Northern Cross | 322500 |
Local Property Tax in Northern Cross
The median home (€322,500) 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.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Northern Cross
In the 12 months to September 2026, 29 planning grants were recorded in and around Northern Cross, including 2 new homes approved across those grants. Data gap: the DHLGH planning layer holds no Dublin City Council application received after 30 Jul 2026, although the council's own register is still publishing, so this figure understates the last 12 months until the department resumes ingestion.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Construction of a new 3-bed detached dwelling (88.5m2), construction of a new vehicular entrance (3m wide) and rear garden boundary wall (2m high)... | 1 |
| 2026-06-03 | The demolition of the existing single storey garage to side of existing house and construction of a new detached three storey dwelling with dormer... | 1 |
| 2026-09-01 | The development will consist of the relocation of the existing warehou | |
| 2026-08-06 | The following amendments/revisions to the approved development (FW21A/ | |
| 2026-07-16 | Equinix Ireland Ltd. intend to apply for PERMISSION for development at |
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 2 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Northern Cross's roughly 1,123 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Northern Cross, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Northern Cross, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Northern Cross →
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 · Sandycove · Mount Merrion · Rathgar · Glenageary · Rathmines
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 Northern Cross
What's it like to live in Northern Cross?
Northern Cross is a town in Co. Dublin, about 14 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 57.8% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Northern Cross?
A home in Northern Cross costs a median €322,500 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Northern Cross to Dublin?
About 14 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Northern Cross?
Schools in Northern Cross include New Cross College, St Josephs G N S, St Kevins B N S, among 2 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Northern Cross?
Northern Cross had a population of 3,205 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Northern Cross had a population of 3,205 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 3,205 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,123 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58% |
| Rented homes | 35% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Each point is the median of that calendar year's open-market sales on the Property Price Register. 2026 is a part year, covering the 18 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €322,500.
Could a home in Northern Cross pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Northern Cross's median price. There's no RTB rent for Northern Cross yet, so the monthly rent below is an estimate. Change it to a real 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 Northern Cross?
Pre-filled with Northern Cross's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Assumes 4x gross income for a first-time buyer or 3.5x otherwise, plus your deposit, with no minimum deposit applied (the Central Bank's 10% floor can cap the price lower; the affordability calculator applies it), and a 3.7% rate over 30 years unless you change them.
Central Bank of Ireland mortgage measures (since Jan 2023): first-time buyers can borrow up to 4x gross income, movers and second or subsequent buyers up to 3.5x, both with a minimum 10% deposit. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a Northern Cross property
Pre-filled with Northern Cross's median price. Change the purchase price, tick new build if it applies, and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
Irish residential stamp duty (rates in force since 2 October 2024): 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% from €1,000,000 to €1,500,000; 6% on any amount above €1,500,000. New builds: duty is charged on the price net of 13.5% VAT. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a Northern Cross home
Pre-filled with Northern Cross's median price. Uses the 2026 Revenue valuation bands (valuation date: 1 November 2025) and your local authority's 2026 adjustment factor.
Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table and Local Adjustment Factors (source: revenue.ie). Each local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT service for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for Northern Cross
No RTB rental data for Northern Cross yet, so this starts from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies are covered by national rent control: for a standard tenancy the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower. This computes the 2% leg as an illustrative cap.
No figure for this tenancy type: it follows CPI with no 2% cap and this widget holds no CPI series. Use the official RTB Rent Calculator.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). Illustrative, not legal advice: if CPI is below 2% the lawful ceiling is lower, and the RTB Rent Calculator at rtb.ie is the official tool.
What a month in Northern Cross costs
Real figures for Northern Cross: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Northern Cross'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.
More on Northern Cross
- Northern Cross house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Northern Cross: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Dublin: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Dublin planning applications by district: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.