Living in Shankill, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Shankill
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Shankill
- Schools in Shankill
- Things to do in and around Shankill
- Where Shankill is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Shankill
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Shankill
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Shankill
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Shankill a nice place to live?
Shankill is home to about 1,155 households, 64% owner-occupied and 34% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €544,265, versus €625,000 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €2,059 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 4 schools keyed to the town (3 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 86 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Shankill, 0 km away, and 21 bus and rail routes serve the town, including the Luas. The sections below break each of these down.
Shankill is a town in Co. Dublin, about 22 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 64.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €544,265 to buy or €2,059 a month to rent (a 4.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 158 sales · updated July 2026
Who lives in Shankill: 64.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Shankill
3,254 people live in Shankill on Census 2022 night. 64% of households own their home and 34% rent, so Shankill leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (50%). It skews older: 22% are aged 65 and over against 15% under 15. 39% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,254 |
| Owner-occupied households | 64% |
| Rented households | 34% |
| Aged under 15 | 15% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 23% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% |
| Third level or higher | 39% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 49% |
| Unemployment rate | 7% |
| Commute by car | 50% |
| Commute by public transport | 32% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 14% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Shankill-Rathsallagh electoral division around Shankill.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Shankill (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Shankill: Rail + bus
Getting around Shankill
Shankill is served by 8 public-transport operators running 21 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, LUAS, Nitelink, Dublin Bus, St. Kevin's Bus Service and Wexford Bus. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| St. Kevin's Bus Service | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 21)
- 2 - Dublin Airport - Gorey - Wexford
- 7 - Brides Glen Luas - Mountjoy Square
- 7A - Loughlinstown - Mountjoy Sq
- 7B - Shankill - Mountjoy Square
- 7E - Mountjoy Square - Dalkey
- 7n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Woodbrook Golf Club
- E1 - Ballywaltrim - Northwood
- X1 - Kilcoole - Hawkins Street
- X2 - Newcastle - Hawkins Street
- 111 - Brides Glen - Kilbogget Pk
- 133 - Dublin - Wicklow
- 181 - Glendalough - Dublin
- 45A - Kilmacanogue - Dun Laoghaire
- 45B - Kilmacanogue - Dun Laoghaire
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 Shankill
There are 3 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Shankill, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Annes Mxd N S | Primary | 440 | |
| Scoil Mhuire | Primary | 249 | DEIS |
| Rathmichael N S | Primary | 205 | |
| John Scottus Secondary School | Post-primary | 197 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Shankill
- Heritage nearby: Tully Church (3 km) · Monkstown Castle (6 km) · Kilmashogue Megalithic Tomb (11 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (13 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 Shankill is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Shankill
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €544,265 (-7.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,059 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.5% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €534,999 / €575,000 |
What this means: New builds in Shankill sell at about a 7% discount to second-hand homes (€534,999 vs €575,000).
Recent sales in Shankill
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 26 | 22 BEECHFIELD HAVEN, SHANKILL, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €375,000 |
| 24 Jun 26 | 36 CORBAWN CLOSE, SHANKILL, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €760,000 |
| 16 Jun 26 | 34 QUINNS RD, SHANKILL, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €630,000 |
| 16 Jun 26 | LURGANBRAE, OLD DUBLIN RD, SHANKILL | Second-hand | €1,500,000 |
| 15 Jun 26 | 37 CASTLE VIEW HOUSE, CASTLE ROAD, SHANKILL | New | €405,286 |
| 29 May 26 | 160 CASTLE FARM, SHANKILL, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €540,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 7 CASTLE FARM, SHANKILL, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €700,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 87 OLCOVAR, SHANKILL, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €391,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Shankill median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €547,000 | 122 sales | |
| 2024 | €580,000 | 149 sales | |
| 2025 | €550,000 | 235 sales | |
| 2026 | €521,500 | 34 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Shankill
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
Shankill compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Shankill | 544265 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Shankill?
At a glance: €544,265 to buy versus €2,059 a month to rent, a 4.5% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Shankill
The median home (€544,265) falls in LPT Band 5, a base charge of €523 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Shankill: 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 Shankill
In the 12 months to July 2026, 33 planning grants were recorded in and around Shankill.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | The development consists of: 1) Single story 39m² extension to side and front fo | |
| 2026-05-07 | Development will consist of demolishing existing Chimney & building a proposed n | |
| 2026-05-07 | I intend to apply for Permission. The development will consist of 1) Conversion | |
| 2026-04-29 | Retention permission for canopy and garden shed to rear of house. | |
| 2026-04-27 | 3 Units |
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 Shankill, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Shankill, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Shankill →
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 Shankill
What's it like to live in Shankill?
Shankill is a town in Co. Dublin, about 22 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 64.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Shankill?
A home in Shankill costs a median €544,265 to buy or €2,059 a month to rent, a 4.5% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Shankill to Dublin?
About 22 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Shankill?
Schools in Shankill include St Annes Mxd N S, Scoil Mhuire, Rathmichael N S, John Scottus Secondary School, among 3 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Shankill?
Shankill had a population of 3,254 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Shankill had a population of 3,254 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 3,254 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,155 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64% |
| Rented homes | 34% |
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 Shankill pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Shankill's median price and average rent. 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 Shankill?
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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 Shankill 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 Shankill home
Pre-filled with Shankill'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 Shankill
Pre-filled with Shankill'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 Shankill costs
Real figures for Shankill: 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 Shankill'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 Shankill house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Shankill covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.