Living in South Circular Road, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Getting around and commuting
- Things to do in and around South Circular Road
- Where South Circular Road is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in South Circular Road
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in South Circular Road
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in South Circular Road
- Nearby Dublin towns
Is South Circular Road a nice place to live?
The median sale price over the last 12 months was €626,000, versus €466,000 across the Dublin region, and the median rent is €1,864 a month. There are 555 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Dublin Heuston, 0.9 km away. The sections below break each of these down.
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 €626,000 to buy or €1,864 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 3.6% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 15 sales · PPR sales to Aug 2026 · CSO benchmark to May 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
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) | €626,000 (+14.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,864 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.6% |
| Net yield (est.) | 2.8% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €626,000 |
Recent sales in South Circular Road
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 26 | 63 DONORE AVENE, SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €662,500 |
| 31 Jul 26 | 26 EBENEZER TERRACE, SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €450,000 |
| 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 |
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 | €618,750 | 12 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 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 | 626000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in South Circular Road?
At a glance: €626,000 to buy versus €1,864 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 3.6% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in South Circular Road
The median home (€626,000) 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 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.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in South Circular Road
In the 12 months to August 2026, 1 planning grant was recorded in and around South Circular Road.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of transforming an existing habitat and sloping woodland landscape into an ecologically rich and... |
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 South Circular Road, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for South Circular Road, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for South Circular Road →
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 · Rathgar · Rathmines · 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 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 €626,000 to buy or €1,864 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 3.6% 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).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in South Circular Road 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 South Circular Road?
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Central Bank of Ireland mortgage measures (since Jan 2023): first-time buyers can borrow up to 4x gross income, movers and second or subsequent buyers up to 3.5x, both with a minimum 10% deposit. Figures are illustrative, not financial advice.
Stamp duty on a South Circular Road property
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Irish residential stamp duty (rates in force since 2 October 2024): 1% on the first €1,000,000; 2% from €1,000,000 to €1,500,000; 6% on any amount above €1,500,000. Figures are illustrative, not legal or financial advice.
Local Property Tax for a South Circular Road home
Pre-filled with South Circular Road'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 South Circular Road
Pre-filled with South Circular Road'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). Figures are illustrative, not legal advice.
What a month in South Circular Road costs
Real figures for South Circular Road: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Average rent by size: 1 bed €1,479 · 2 bed €2,096
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on South Circular Road'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 South Circular Road house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in South Circular Road covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.