Living in Northern Cross, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Northern Cross
- Getting around and commuting
- 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
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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 €325,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 25 sales · updated July 2026
How Northern Cross compares: at €325,000 it is 35% below the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Northern Cross: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +6.6% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
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.
Getting around and commuting
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) | €325,000 (+6.6% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €325,000 |
Recent sales in Northern Cross
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 27 May 26 | 23 BURNELL SQ, NORTHERN CROSS, MALAHIDE RD DUBLIN 17 | Second-hand | €320,000 |
| 29 Apr 26 | 109 BURNELL SQ, NORTHERN CROSS, MALAHIDE RD DUBLIN 17 | Second-hand | €335,000 |
| 29 Apr 26 | 131 BURNELL COURT, NORTHERN CROSS, MALAHIDE RD | Second-hand | €329,000 |
| 13 Mar 26 | 117 BURNELL COURT, MALAHIDE RD, NORTHERN CROSS | Second-hand | €360,000 |
| 09 Mar 26 | 229 BURNELL SQ, NORTHERN CROSS, MALIHIDE RD DUBLIN 17 | Second-hand | €339,000 |
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 | 13 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 | 325000 |
Local Property Tax in Northern Cross
The median home (€325,000) 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.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Northern Cross
In the 12 months to July 2026, 24 planning grants were recorded in and around Northern Cross.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Planning permission is sought by The National Orthopaedic Hospital Cap | |
| 2026-04-28 | Permission for construction of external signage at 12050 mm from groun | |
| 2026-04-23 | Kilshane Energy Ltd. intends to apply for planning pe | |
| 2026-04-23 | 2 No above ground static Firefighting water storage tanks and associat | |
| 2026-04-14 | Additional mezzanine floor area within an existing warehouse unit and |
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 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 · 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 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 €325,000 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 (OpenStreetMap routing).
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).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Northern Cross 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 Northern Cross?
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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 Northern Cross 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 Northern Cross 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 Northern Cross
No RTB rental data for Northern Cross 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.