Living in Sandycove, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Sandycove
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Sandycove
- Things to do in and around Sandycove
- Where Sandycove is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Sandycove
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Sandycove
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Sandycove
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Sandycove a nice place to live?
Sandycove is home to about 1,401 households, 74% owner-occupied and 22% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €1,205,000, versus €695,000 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €2,949 a month. There are 98 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Glenageary, 0.7 km away, and 5 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Sandycove is a town in Co. Dublin, about 18 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 74.3% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €1,205,000 to buy or €2,949 a month to rent (a 2.9% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 35 sales · updated July 2026
Who lives in Sandycove: 74.3% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Sandycove
3,688 people live in Sandycove on Census 2022 night. 74% of households own their home and 22% rent, so Sandycove leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (42%). It skews older: 27% are aged 65 and over against 17% under 15. 70% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,688 |
| Owner-occupied households | 74% |
| Rented households | 22% |
| Aged under 15 | 17% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 18% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% |
| Third level or higher | 70% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 49% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 42% |
| Commute by public transport | 30% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 27% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Dun Laoghaire-Sandycove electoral division around Sandycove.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Glenageary (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Sandycove: 4 operators
Getting around Sandycove
Sandycove is served by 4 public-transport operators running 5 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 59 - Dun Laoghaire - Killiney Hill Park
- 7D - Dalkey - Mountjoy Square
- 7n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Woodbrook Golf Club
- 111 - Brides Glen - Kilbogget Pk
- 702 - Dublin Airport - Dalkey
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.
Things to do in and around Sandycove
- Heritage nearby: Monkstown Castle (2 km) · Tully Church (5 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (11 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (11 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 Sandycove is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Sandycove
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €1,205,000 (+6.2% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,949 |
| Gross rental yield | 2.9% |
| Net yield (est.) | 2.2% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €1,205,000 |
Recent sales in Sandycove
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | 17 DUNDELA HAVEN, DUNDELA PARK, SANDYCOVE | Second-hand | €610,000 |
| 23 Jun 26 | 14 CASTLE PARK RD, SANDYCOVE, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €3,200,000 |
| 03 Jun 26 | 16 SANDYCOVE AVE EAST, SANDYCOVE, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €2,250,000 |
| 29 May 26 | ROSSAVEEL, 27 DUNDELA AVE, SANDYCOVE | Second-hand | €1,300,000 |
| 12 May 26 | 8 BALLYGIHEN, SANDYCOVE, DUN LAOGHAIRE | Second-hand | €400,000 |
| 30 Apr 26 | 13 GOWRAN HALL, BALLYGHIEN AVENUE, SANDYCOVE | Second-hand | €580,000 |
| 26 Mar 26 | 19 DUNDELA HAVEN, SANDYCOVE, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €610,000 |
| 24 Mar 26 | THE MEWS, RERE 7 BREFFNI T, SANDYCOVE | Second-hand | €400,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Sandycove median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €922,500 | 32 sales | |
| 2024 | €946,000 | 46 sales | |
| 2025 | €1,110,000 | 34 sales | |
| 2026 | €1,410,000 | 16 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Sandycove
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
Sandycove compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Sandycove | 1205000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Sandycove?
At a glance: €1,205,000 to buy versus €2,949 a month to rent, a 2.9% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Sandycove
The median home (€1,205,000) falls in LPT Band 11, a base charge of €1094 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Sandycove: 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 Sandycove
In the 12 months to July 2026, 41 planning grants were recorded in and around Sandycove.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | The non-compliances with the planning permission granted for which retention pe | |
| 2026-05-25 | Planning permission for a two-storey extension to side of existing house with a | |
| 2026-05-18 | Formation of new vehicular entrance to front boundary wall to provide off street | |
| 2026-05-07 | Alterations and additions to an existing 2-storey semi-detached dwelling compris | |
| 2026-05-06 | Permission is sought for the demolition of ground floor rear extension (area ap |
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 Sandycove, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Sandycove, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Sandycove →
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 · Glenageary · Rathgar · Dalkey · Ranelagh
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 Sandycove
What's it like to live in Sandycove?
Sandycove is a town in Co. Dublin, about 18 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 74.3% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Sandycove?
A home in Sandycove costs a median €1,205,000 to buy or €2,949 a month to rent, a 2.9% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Sandycove to Dublin?
About 18 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What is the population of Sandycove?
Sandycove had a population of 3,688 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Sandycove had a population of 3,688 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 3,688 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,401 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74% |
| Rented homes | 22% |
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 Sandycove 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 Sandycove?
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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 Sandycove 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 Sandycove 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 Sandycove
Pre-filled with Sandycove'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.
What a month in Sandycove costs
Real figures for Sandycove: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Sandycove'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 Sandycove house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Sandycove covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.