Living in Ongar, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Ongar
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Ongar
- Schools in Ongar
- Things to do in and around Ongar
- Where Ongar is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Ongar
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Ongar
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Ongar
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Ongar is a town in Co. Dublin, about 19 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 10 schools, 66.3% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €316,000 to buy or €1,918 a month to rent (a 7.3% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 13 sales · updated July 2026
How Ongar compares: at €316,000 it is 37% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 7.3% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Ongar: latest recorded sale May 2026; 6 new homes approved in the last year; prices +22.7% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Ongar — 66.3% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Ongar
43,905 people live in Ongar on Census 2022 night. 66% of households own their home and 28% rent, so Ongar 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 Ongar.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Hansfield (in the town), on the Maynooth line
Public transport serving Ongar — Rail + bus
Getting around Ongar
Ongar is served by 5 public-transport operators running 11 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, JJ Kavanagh and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 39 - Ongar - Burlington Rd
- 70 - Dunboyne - Burlington Rd
- 139 - Blanchardstown - Naas
- 220 - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- 270 - Dunboyne - Blanchardstown
- 39A - Ongar - UCD Belfield
- 39X - Ongar - Burlington Road
- 70n - Westmoreland Street - Tyrrelstown
- 220A - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- 270T - Castaheany Estate - Castleknock Community College
- rail - Dublin - Maynooth
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 Ongar
There are 7 primary and 3 post-primary schools in and around Ongar, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Pobail Setanta | Post-primary | 1069 | |
| Hansfield Etss | Post-primary | 847 | |
| St Benedicts National School | Primary | 622 | |
| Scoil Ghrainne Community National School | Primary | 585 | |
| Hansfield Educate Together National School | Primary | 575 | |
| St Ciarans N S | Primary | 530 | |
| Mary Mother Of Hope Senior Ns | Primary | 429 | |
| Castaheany Educate Together Ns | Primary | 362 | DEIS |
| Mary Mother Of Hope Junior National School | Primary | 349 | |
| Eriu Community College | Post-primary | 194 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Ongar
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (10 km) · Maynooth Castle (10 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (12 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, 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 Ongar is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Ongar
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €316,000 (+22.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,918 |
| Gross rental yield | 7.3% |
| Net yield (est.) | 5.7% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €316,000 |
Recent sales in Ongar
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 26 | 9 ANNALY CLOSE, ONGAR, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €307,000 |
| 25 Mar 26 | 13 PHIBBLESTOWN HOUSE, ONGAR, CLONSILLA | Second-hand | €327,000 |
| 29 Jan 26 | 2 NORTH STREET, ONGAR, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €316,000 |
| 22 Jan 26 | 4 HAYWORTH CLOSE, ONGAR, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €225,000 |
| 05 Jan 26 | 17 DELHURST AVE, ONGAR PARK, ONGAR | Second-hand | €525,000 |
| 05 Dec 25 | 8 BARNWELL GREEN, ONGAR, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €435,000 |
| 26 Nov 25 | 29 WILLANS AVE, ONGAR, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €411,000 |
| 18 Nov 25 | 17 PHIBBLESTOWN WOOD, ONGAR, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €416,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Ongar median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €272,975 | 30 sales | |
| 2024 | €270,000 | 19 sales | |
| 2025 | €291,000 | 24 sales | |
| 2026 | €316,000 | 5 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Ongar
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
Ongar compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Ongar | 316000 |
Rent or buy in Ongar?
At a glance: €316,000 to buy versus €1,918 a month to rent, a 7.3% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Ongar
The median home (€316,000) 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 Ongar: 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 Ongar
In the 12 months to July 2026, 39 planning grants were recorded in and around Ongar, including 6 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-22 | the development will consist of the construction of 3 no. two storey, & part single storey to rear, detached dwellings, on three sites totalling... | 3 |
| 2026-04-15 | the development will consist of a change of two storey house type to a revised design & position on site, and relocation of plot entrance to that... | 1 |
| 2026-03-24 | the construction of a single storey bungalow, single storey domestic garage, secondary effluent treatment system, upgrade existing agricultural... | 1 |
| 2025-10-21 | The development will consist of single storey detached garden room & open roofed area to side of existing house, & all ancillary site works. | 1 |
| 2026-05-26 | The development will consist of converting the attic, the construction |
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 6 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Ongar's roughly 13,276 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Ongar, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Ongar, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Ongar →
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 Ongar
What's it like to live in Ongar?
Ongar is a town in Co. Dublin, about 19 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 10 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 Ongar?
A home in Ongar costs a median €316,000 to buy or €1,918 a month to rent, a 7.3% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Ongar to Dublin?
About 19 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Ongar?
Schools in Ongar include Coláiste Pobail Setanta, Hansfield Etss, St Benedicts National School, Scoil Ghrainne Community National School, among 7 primary and 3 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 Ongar pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Ongar?
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Stamp duty on a Ongar 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 Ongar 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 Ongar
Pre-filled with Ongar'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.