Living in Sandymount, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Sandymount
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Sandymount
- Schools in Sandymount
- Things to do in and around Sandymount
- Where Sandymount is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Sandymount
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Sandymount
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Sandymount
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Sandymount is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 41.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €965,000 to buy or €2,626 a month to rent (a 3.3% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 102 sales · updated July 2026
How Sandymount compares: at €965,000 it is 93% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 3.3% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Sandymount: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 1 new homes approved in the last year; prices -15.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Sandymount — 41.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Sandymount
3,924 people live in Sandymount on Census 2022 night. 42% of households own their home and 48% rent, so Sandymount leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (43%). 15% are under 15 and 15% are aged 65 and over. 84% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,924 |
| Owner-occupied households | 42% |
| Rented households | 48% |
| Aged under 15 | 15% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 38% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% |
| Third level or higher | 84% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 63% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 36% |
| Commute by public transport | 20% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 43% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Pembroke East E electoral division around Sandymount.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Sandymount (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Sandymount — Rail + bus
Getting around Sandymount
Sandymount is served by 6 public-transport operators running 14 scheduled routes. Operators are Aircoach, Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, Joe Moroney Coach Hire Ltd and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Aircoach | Bus / coach |
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Joe Moroney Coach Hire Ltd | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 2 - Dublin Airport - Gorey - Wexford
- 4 - Monkstown Avenue - Heuston Station
- 7 - Brides Glen Luas - Mountjoy Square
- 47 - Poolbeg Street - Belarmine
- 7A - Loughlinstown - Mountjoy Sq
- 7n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Woodbrook Golf Club
- C1 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C2 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- S2 - Sean Moore Road - Heuston Station
- 27X - Clare Hall - UCD Belfield
- 511 - Rathfarnham - Mount Anville
- 702 - Dublin Airport - Dalkey
- 84n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Charlesland Road (Seaborne View Apts)
- DART - Bray - Howth
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 Sandymount
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Sandymount.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandymount Park Educate Together Secondary School | Post-primary | 436 | |
| Shellybanks Educate Together National School | Primary | 333 | |
| Scoil Mhuire | Primary | 286 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Sandymount
- Heritage nearby: St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (4 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (4 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (5 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (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 Sandymount is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Sandymount
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €965,000 (-15.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,626 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.3% |
| Net yield (est.) | 2.5% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €575,000 / €1,050,000 |
What this means: New builds in Sandymount sell at about a 45% discount to second-hand homes (€575,000 vs €1,050,000).
Recent sales in Sandymount
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | 25 GILFORD PARK, SANDYMOUNT, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €1,800,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 41 STRAND RD, SANDYMOUNT, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €1,816,912 |
| 09 Jun 26 | 100 STRAND RD, SANDYMOUNT, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €1,600,000 |
| 26 May 26 | 43 ADELAIDE, STRAND RD, SANDYMOUNT | Second-hand | €690,000 |
| 19 May 26 | 19 SANDYMOUNT CASTLE COURT, SANDYMOUNT, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €1,100,000 |
| 19 May 26 | 2 OAKLANDS PARK, SANDYMOUNT, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €1,825,000 |
| 12 May 26 | 52 OCONNELL GARDENS, SANDYMOUNT, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €1,152,000 |
| 29 Apr 26 | 52 ST ALBANS PARK, SANDYMOUNT, DUBLIN 4 | Second-hand | €1,390,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Sandymount median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €950,000 | 79 sales | |
| 2024 | €1,057,500 | 88 sales | |
| 2025 | €938,500 | 106 sales | |
| 2026 | €1,115,000 | 37 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,796 | €2,358 | €3,519 | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Sandymount
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
Sandymount compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Sandymount | 965000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Sandymount?
At a glance: €965,000 to buy versus €2,626 a month to rent, a 3.3% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Sandymount
The median home (€965,000) falls in LPT Band 9, a base charge of €903 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Sandymount: 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 Sandymount
In the 12 months to July 2026, 27 planning grants were recorded in and around Sandymount, including 1 new home approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | (i) removal of all existing hardstanding areas and vehicular entrance via Herbert Mews and demolition of existing single storey garage; (ii)... | 1 |
| 2026-03-11 | Planning permission for attic conversion with hip to gable roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as non habitable storage... | |
| 2026-02-25 | Alterations/extensions to the existing two storey semi-detached house at 48 Gilford Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4, D04 AC86, comprising demolition of... | |
| 2026-02-24 | Conversion of the attic space for storage use, including the construction of a front dormer window and a rear dormer window. | |
| 2026-02-16 | Demolition of 55sq.m. single storey shed to rear and replacement with new 63sq.m. single storey block; 8 no. new rooflights to pitched roof of... |
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 1 homes approved here in the last year are about 0% of Sandymount's roughly 1,511 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Sandymount, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Sandymount, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Sandymount →
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 Sandymount
What's it like to live in Sandymount?
Sandymount is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 41.6% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Sandymount?
A home in Sandymount costs a median €965,000 to buy or €2,626 a month to rent, a 3.3% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Sandymount to Dublin?
About 11 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Sandymount?
Schools in Sandymount include Sandymount Park Educate Together Secondary School, Shellybanks Educate Together National School, Scoil Mhuire, 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 Sandymount pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Sandymount?
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Stamp duty on a Sandymount 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 Sandymount 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 Sandymount
Pre-filled with Sandymount'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.