Living in Royal Canal Park, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Royal Canal Park
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Royal Canal Park
- Schools in Royal Canal Park
- Things to do in and around Royal Canal Park
- Where Royal Canal Park is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Royal Canal Park
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Royal Canal Park
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Royal Canal Park
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Royal Canal Park is a town in Co. Dublin, about 9 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 24.8% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €401,500 to buy or €1,960 a month to rent (a 5.9% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 32 sales · updated July 2026
How Royal Canal Park compares: at €401,500 it is 20% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.9% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Royal Canal Park: latest recorded sale May 2026; 3 new homes approved in the last year; prices +10.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Royal Canal Park — 24.8% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Royal Canal Park
4,033 people live in Royal Canal Park on Census 2022 night. 25% of households own their home and 67% rent, so Royal Canal Park leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (50%). It skews older: 16% are aged 65 and over against 6% under 15. 41% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 4,033 |
| Owner-occupied households | 25% |
| Rented households | 67% |
| Aged under 15 | 6% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 49% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% |
| Third level or higher | 41% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 45% |
| Unemployment rate | 7% |
| Commute by car | 18% |
| Commute by public transport | 30% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 50% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Inns Quay A electoral division around Royal Canal Park.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Drumcondra (in the town), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Royal Canal Park — 5 operators
Getting around Royal Canal Park
Royal Canal Park is served by 5 public-transport operators running 28 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Collins Coaches, Matthews Coach Hire and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Collins Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Matthews Coach Hire | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 28)
- 1 - Sandymount - O'Connell Street - Santry
- 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
- 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
- F3 - Charlestown SC - Limekiln Avenue
- 103 - Dublin - Ashbourne - Ratoath
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 Royal Canal Park
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Royal Canal Park, 2 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin | Post-primary | 409 | DEIS |
| St. Vincent'S Primary School | Primary | 240 | DEIS |
| Lindsay Road N S | Primary | 95 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Royal Canal Park
- 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 (4 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 Royal Canal Park is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Royal Canal Park
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €401,500 (+10.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,960 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.9% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.6% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €401,500 |
Recent sales in Royal Canal Park
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 26 | APT 10 BEACON BUILDING, ROYAL CANAL PARK, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 18 May 26 | 37 CLEARWATER COURT NORTH, ROYAL CANAL PARK, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 08 May 26 | 34 CASSIAN COURT SOUTH, ROYAL CANAL PARK, ASHTOWN | Second-hand | €360,000 |
| 30 Apr 26 | 51 CASSIAN COURT SOUTH, ROYAL CANAL PARK, ASHTOWN | Second-hand | €401,000 |
| 28 Apr 26 | APT 28 DISCOVERY BUILDING, ROYAL CANAL PARK, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 27 Apr 26 | 12 CAMDEN AVENUE, ROYAL CANAL PARK, RATOATH ROAD | Second-hand | €690,000 |
| 13 Apr 26 | 30 CAMDEN AVENUE, ROYAL CANAL PARK, ASHTOWN | Second-hand | €695,000 |
| 09 Apr 26 | APT 6 - MERIDIAN COURT, ROYAL CANAL PARK, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €320,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Royal Canal Park median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €341,000 | 40 sales | |
| 2024 | €352,500 | 38 sales | |
| 2025 | €390,500 | 32 sales | |
| 2026 | €390,000 | 15 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,557 | €2,158 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Royal Canal Park
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
Royal Canal Park compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Royal Canal Park | 401500 |
Rent or buy in Royal Canal Park?
At a glance: €401,500 to buy versus €1,960 a month to rent, a 5.9% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Royal Canal Park
The median home (€401,500) 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.
Renting in Royal Canal Park: 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 Royal Canal Park
In the 12 months to July 2026, 21 planning grants were recorded in and around Royal Canal Park, including 3 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-30 | The demolition of existing single storey storage and garage building to the rear and the construction of a three storey extension consisting of 1 no... | 2 |
| 2025-12-05 | The development will consist of demolition of a single storey rear garage and construction of a new two storey two-bedroom house with rear garden and... | 1 |
| 2026-04-15 | Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, new access stairs, flat roof dormer to the rear... | |
| 2026-04-14 | The development will consist of the following revisions to the previously granted Planning Permission Register Ref. WEB2632/25; a) To provide for an... | |
| 2026-04-13 | The development will consist of the construction of a dormer window and rooflight on the rear pitch of the roof of the existing semi-detached... |
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 3 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Royal Canal Park's roughly 1,075 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Royal Canal Park, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Royal Canal Park, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Royal Canal Park →
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 Royal Canal Park
What's it like to live in Royal Canal Park?
Royal Canal Park is a town in Co. Dublin, about 9 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 24.8% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Royal Canal Park?
A home in Royal Canal Park costs a median €401,500 to buy or €1,960 a month to rent, a 5.9% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Royal Canal Park to Dublin?
About 9 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Royal Canal Park?
Schools in Royal Canal Park include St Vincents C.B.S. Glasnevin, St. Vincent'S Primary School, Lindsay Road 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 Royal Canal Park 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 Royal Canal Park?
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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 Royal Canal Park 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 Royal Canal Park home
Pre-filled with Royal Canal Park'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 Royal Canal Park
Pre-filled with Royal Canal Park'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.