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
- Population and demographics
Is Royal Canal Park a nice place to live?
Royal Canal Park is home to about 1,075 households, 25% owner-occupied and 67% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €391,000, versus €500,000 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €1,960 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 3 schools keyed to the town (2 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 543 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Drumcondra, 0.8 km away, and 28 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
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 €391,000 to buy or €1,960 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 6.0% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 37 sales · PPR sales to Aug 2026 · CSO benchmark to May 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
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) | €391,000 (+7.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,960 |
| Gross rental yield | 6.0% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.7% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €391,000 |
Recent sales in Royal Canal Park
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 26 | 75 WATERMINT, ROYAL CANAL PARK, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €435,000 |
| 13 Jul 26 | 20 CASSIAN COURT SOUTH, ROYAL CANAL PARK, ASHTOWN | Second-hand | €372,000 |
| 29 Jun 26 | 34 ROYAL CANAL AVENUE, ROYAL CANAL PARK, RATOATH ROAD | Second-hand | €726,000 |
| 26 Jun 26 | 24 DISCOVERY BUILDING, ROYAL CANAL PARK, ASHTOWN | Second-hand | €290,000 |
| 26 Jun 26 | 30 CASSIAN COURT SOUTH, ROYAL CANAL PARK, ASHTOWN | Second-hand | €347,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | APARTMENT 18 WATERMINT COURT, PELLETSTOWN AVENUE, ROYAL CANAL PARK | Second-hand | €398,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 71 HORIZON, ROYAL CANAL PARK, RATOATH RD DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €410,000 |
| 10 Jun 26 | APT 64 MERIDIAN COURT, ROYAL CANAL PARK, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €290,000 |
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 | 23 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 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 | 391000 |
Rent or buy in Royal Canal Park?
At a glance: €391,000 to buy versus €1,960 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 6.0% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Royal Canal Park
The median home (€391,000) 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 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 August 2026, 27 planning grants were recorded in and around Royal Canal Park, including 2 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | Re-instatement of the curtilage of No.01 Iona Road (from amalgamation with No.03 Iona Rd, Dublin 9, D09 V8N5 as Botanic View, bed & breakfast) &... | 1 |
| 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 |
| 2026-07-28 | RETENTION PERMISSION :The development will consist of Retention permission for 1. New roof light window to the front elevation. 2. A rear facing flat... | |
| 2026-06-22 | The development will consist of the retrofit of an existing end of terrace Victorian dwelling house, including the removal of an existing... | |
| 2026-06-10 | Planning permission for attic conversion with hip to gable roof and dormer to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as... |
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 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 · Rathgar · Rathmines · Dalkey
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 €391,000 to buy or €1,960 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 6.0% 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).
What is the population of Royal Canal Park?
Royal Canal Park had a population of 4,033 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Royal Canal Park had a population of 4,033 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 4,033 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 25% |
| Rented homes | 67% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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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?
Pre-filled with Royal Canal Park's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2025). Change any 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 Royal Canal Park?
Pre-filled with Royal Canal Park's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 Royal Canal Park property
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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. 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). Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.
What a month in Royal Canal Park costs
Real figures for Royal Canal Park: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Average rent by size: 1 bed €1,557 · 2 bed €2,158
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Royal Canal Park'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.
See the full Royal Canal Park house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Royal Canal Park covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.