Living in Sandyford, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Sandyford
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Sandyford
- Schools in Sandyford
- Things to do in and around Sandyford
- Where Sandyford is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Sandyford
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Sandyford
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Sandyford
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Sandyford a nice place to live?
Sandyford is home to about 3,306 households, 45% owner-occupied and 50% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €500,000, versus €480,000 across the Dublin region. The Department of Education dataset lists 3 schools keyed to the town (2 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 518 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Blackrock, 4.8 km away, and 10 bus and rail routes serve the town, including the Luas. The sections below break each of these down.
Sandyford is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 45.0% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €500,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 99 sales · updated July 2026
Who lives in Sandyford: 45.0% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Sandyford
8,844 people live in Sandyford on Census 2022 night. 45% of households own their home and 50% rent, so Sandyford leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by car (37%). 18% are under 15 and 14% are aged 65 and over. 62% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 8,844 |
| Owner-occupied households | 45% |
| Rented households | 50% |
| Aged under 15 | 18% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 41% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% |
| Third level or higher | 62% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 62% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 37% |
| Commute by public transport | 30% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 30% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Dundrum-Balally electoral division around Sandyford.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Blackrock (4.8 km away), on the DART line
Public transport serving Sandyford: 4 operators
Getting around Sandyford
Sandyford is served by 4 public-transport operators running 10 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, LUAS and Nitelink, Dublin Bus. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- 44 - Enniskerry - DCU
- 47 - Poolbeg Street - Belarmine
- S8 - Kingswood Avenue - Dun Laoghaire Stn
- 114 - Ticknock - Blackrock
- 116 - Whitechurch - Parnell Square
- 118 - Kilternan - Eden Quay
- 44B - Glencullen - Dundrum Luas
- 46n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dundrum, Outside Luas Station
- Green - Parnell - Brides Glen
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 Sandyford
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Sandyford, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemont School | Post-primary | 291 | |
| St. Mary'S National School | Primary | 242 | |
| Queen Of Angels Primary School | Primary | 224 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Sandyford
- Heritage nearby: Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (4 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (5 km) · Monkstown Castle (5 km) · Tully Church (5 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 Sandyford is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Sandyford
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €500,000 (+7.5% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €545,000 / €476,000 |
What this means: New builds in Sandyford sell at about a 14% premium to second-hand homes (€545,000 vs €476,000).
Recent sales in Sandyford
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 26 | 7 FERNCARRIG AVE, FERNLEIGH, SANDYFORD | Second-hand | €600,000 |
| 03 Jun 26 | Unit 15 Fernhill Gate, Leopardstown Road, Sandyford | New | €400,881 |
| 26 May 26 | 15 BRACKEN HILL, BLACKGLEN ROAD, SANDYFORD | Second-hand | €408,000 |
| 26 May 26 | 7 FERNCARRIG AVE, FERNLEIGH, SANDYFORD | Second-hand | €300,000 |
| 25 May 26 | Apartment 37 Fernhill Gate, Leopardstown Road, Sandyford | New | €711,009 |
| 22 May 26 | 40 BLOCK T, KILCROSS SQUARE, SANDYFORD | Second-hand | €425,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 506 THE EDGES 1, BEASON SOUTH QUARTER, SANDYFORD | Second-hand | €431,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 41 BRACKEN HILL, SIMONSRIDGE, SANDYFORD | Second-hand | €323,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Sandyford median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €439,000 | 89 sales | |
| 2024 | €420,000 | 100 sales | |
| 2025 | €512,500 | 98 sales | |
| 2026 | €473,784 | 47 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Sandyford
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
Sandyford compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Sandyford | 500000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Sandyford
The median home (€500,000) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 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 Sandyford
In the 12 months to July 2026, 69 planning grants were recorded in and around Sandyford.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | The development will consist of the demolition of some external walls to the rea | |
| 2026-05-28 | Permission is sought for Conversion of the attic space with three dormer windows | |
| 2026-05-08 | Permission for the construction of single storey side extension to existing det | |
| 2026-05-06 | Single Storey Extension with pitched lean-to roof to side and rear comprising of | |
| 2026-05-06 | Retention permission for existing portal frame shed structure with flat-roof ext |
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 Sandyford, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Sandyford, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Sandyford →
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 · Rathgar · 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 Sandyford
What's it like to live in Sandyford?
Sandyford is a town in Co. Dublin, about 16 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 45.0% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Sandyford?
A home in Sandyford costs a median €500,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Sandyford to Dublin?
About 16 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Sandyford?
Schools in Sandyford include Rosemont School, St. Mary'S National School, Queen Of Angels Primary School, among 2 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Sandyford?
Sandyford had a population of 8,844 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Sandyford had a population of 8,844 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 8,844 |
|---|---|
| Households | 3,306 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45% |
| Rented homes | 50% |
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 Sandyford pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Sandyford's median price. There's no RTB rent for Sandyford yet, so the monthly rent below is an estimate — change it to a real 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 Sandyford?
Pre-filled with Sandyford's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 Sandyford property
Pre-filled with Sandyford's median price. Change the purchase price and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
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 Sandyford home
Pre-filled with Sandyford'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 Sandyford
No RTB rental data for Sandyford 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.
What a month in Sandyford costs
Real figures for Sandyford: 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 Sandyford'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 Sandyford house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Sandyford covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.