Living in South Circular Road, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
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South Circular Road is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line. Living here costs a median €643,000 to buy or €1,864 a month to rent (a 3.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 18 sales · updated July 2026
How South Circular Road compares: at €643,000 it is 29% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 3.5% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in South Circular Road: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +18.4% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Dublin Heuston (in the town), on several Dublin intercity lines
Things to do in and around South Circular Road
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (1 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (2 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (3 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (6 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 South Circular Road is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in South Circular Road
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €643,000 (+18.4% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,864 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 2.7% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €643,000 |
Recent sales in South Circular Road
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 26 | 42 OCURRY RD, SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €715,000 |
| 28 May 26 | 73 ROTHE ABBEY, SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD, KILMAINHAM | Second-hand | €575,000 |
| 25 May 26 | 34 ST JAMES'S WOOD, SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €438,000 |
| 24 Apr 26 | 10 HAMILTON ST, SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €815,000 |
| 23 Apr 26 | 27 ST KEVINS, BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD | Second-hand | €417,000 |
| 15 Apr 26 | 39 EUGENE STREET, DOLPHINS BARN, SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD | Second-hand | €326,000 |
| 18 Mar 26 | 92 RIALTO COTTAGES, SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €285,000 |
| 12 Mar 26 | 37 LONGWOOD AVENUE, SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €830,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
South Circular Road median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €575,000 | 12 sales | |
| 2024 | €462,500 | 6 sales | |
| 2025 | €591,000 | 12 sales | |
| 2026 | €645,000 | 10 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,479 | €2,096 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in South Circular Road
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
South Circular Road compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| South Circular Road | 643000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in South Circular Road?
At a glance: €643,000 to buy versus €1,864 a month to rent, a 3.5% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in South Circular Road
The median home (€643,000) falls in LPT Band 6, a base charge of €618 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in South Circular Road: 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.
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 South Circular Road
What's it like to live in South Circular Road?
South Circular Road is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in South Circular Road?
A home in South Circular Road costs a median €643,000 to buy or €1,864 a month to rent, a 3.5% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from South Circular Road to Dublin?
About 11 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).