Living in Phibsboro, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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- Who lives in Phibsboro
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Phibsboro
- Schools in Phibsboro
- Things to do in and around Phibsboro
- Where Phibsboro is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Phibsboro
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Phibsboro
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Phibsboro
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Phibsboro is a town in Co. Dublin, about 9 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 41.5% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €589,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 27 sales · updated July 2026
How Phibsboro compares: at €589,000 it is 18% above the County Dublin median of €500k.Recent activity in Phibsboro: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 7 new homes approved in the last year; prices -2.0% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Phibsboro — 41.5% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Phibsboro
5,910 people live in Phibsboro on Census 2022 night. 42% of households own their home and 49% rent, so Phibsboro leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (42%). 12% are under 15 and 13% are aged 65 and over. 62% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 5,910 |
| Owner-occupied households | 42% |
| Rented households | 49% |
| Aged under 15 | 12% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 41% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% |
| Third level or higher | 62% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 65% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 26% |
| Commute by public transport | 29% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 42% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Cabra East A electoral division around Phibsboro.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Drumcondra (in the town), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Phibsboro — 10 operators
Getting around Phibsboro
Phibsboro is served by 10 public-transport operators running 47 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Collins Coaches, Express Bus, LUAS, Matthews Coach Hire, McConnon Travel, Nitelink, Dublin Bus, Nolan Coaches and Sillan Tours. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Collins Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Matthews Coach Hire | Bus / coach |
| McConnon Travel | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Nolan Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Sillan Tours | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 47)
- 1 - Sandymount - O'Connell Street - Santry
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- 16 - Ballinteer - Dublin Airport
- 19 - Parnell Square West - Dublin Airport
- 23 - Merrion Square - Charlestown SC
- 24 - Merrion Square - Dublin Airport
- 33 - Balbriggan - Lower Abbey St
- 38 - Damastown - Burlington Road
- 41 - Swords Manor - Lower Abbey Street
- 44 - Enniskerry - DCU
- E1 - Ballywaltrim - Northwood
- E2 - Dun Laoghaire - Harristown
- F1 - The Square Tallaght - IKEA
- F2 - Charlestown SC - Rossmore
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 Phibsboro
There are 2 primary schools in and around Phibsboro, 2 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Ns | Primary | 409 | DEIS |
| Paradise Place Etns | Primary | 239 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Phibsboro
- Heritage nearby: St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (2 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (2 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (3 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (3 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 Phibsboro is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Phibsboro
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €589,000 (-2.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €589,000 |
Recent sales in Phibsboro
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 26 | 36 KINGS INNS COURT, PHIBSBORO, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €319,000 |
| 18 May 26 | 48 ST. IGNATIUS RD, PHIBSBORO, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €589,000 |
| 01 May 26 | 3 LESLIE COURT, OFF MONCH PLACE, PHIBSBORO | Second-hand | €730,000 |
| 27 Mar 26 | 33 SHANDON RD, PHIBSBORO, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €1,170,000 |
| 23 Mar 26 | 2 WESTERN WAY, PHIBSBORO, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €605,000 |
| 12 Mar 26 | 8 VINCENT ST, PHIBSBORO, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €975,000 |
| 27 Feb 26 | 12 ST VINCENT ST NORTH, PHIBSBORO, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €725,000 |
| 10 Feb 26 | 6 EGLINGTON TERRACE, PHIBSBORO, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €625,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Phibsboro median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €542,000 | 22 sales | |
| 2024 | €608,500 | 20 sales | |
| 2025 | €522,000 | 37 sales | |
| 2026 | €647,500 | 11 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Phibsboro
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
Phibsboro compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Phibsboro | 589000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Phibsboro
The median home (€589,000) falls in LPT Band 5, a base charge of €523 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 Phibsboro
In the 12 months to July 2026, 16 planning grants were recorded in and around Phibsboro, including 7 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-14 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE : The development at this Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 797) will consist/consists of: • Change of use from a single dwelling... | 4 |
| 2025-11-24 | The development will consist of:- • Demolition of existing vacant warehouse building; • Construction of a 2 storey 3-bedroom mews dwelling with... | 1 |
| 2025-08-08 | The development will consist of Demolition/removal of existing single storey dining room and single storey shed at rear and construction of: 1no... | 1 |
| 2025-07-08 | The development will consist of new two storey terraced one bedroomed townhouse and ancillary site works to replace an existing storage building. | 1 |
| 2025-12-16 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: 'Planning Permission is sought for works to 45 Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1 (A Protecied... |
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 7 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Phibsboro's roughly 2,584 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Phibsboro, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Phibsboro, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Phibsboro →
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 Phibsboro
What's it like to live in Phibsboro?
Phibsboro is a town in Co. Dublin, about 9 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 2 schools, 41.5% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Phibsboro?
A home in Phibsboro costs a median €589,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Phibsboro to Dublin?
About 9 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Phibsboro?
Schools in Phibsboro include St Peters Ns, Paradise Place Etns, among 2 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 Phibsboro 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 Phibsboro?
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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 Phibsboro 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 Phibsboro home
Pre-filled with Phibsboro'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 Phibsboro
No RTB rental data for Phibsboro 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.