Living in South Circular Road, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in South Circular Road
- Commuting to Dublin
- 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?
South Circular Road is home to about 624 households, 20% owner-occupied and 72% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €662,500, versus €454,000 across the Dublin region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €1,864 a month. There are 557 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, 19.6% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €662,500 to buy or €1,864 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 3.4% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 15 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in South Circular Road: 19.6% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in South Circular Road
1,465 people live in South Circular Road on Census 2022 night. 20% of households own their home and 72% rent, so South Circular Road leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by public transport (42%). It skews older: 18% are aged 65 and over against 6% under 15. 67% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 1,465 |
| Owner-occupied households | 20% |
| Rented households | 72% |
| Aged under 15 | 6% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 51% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% |
| Third level or higher | 67% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 62% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 26% |
| Commute by public transport | 42% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 31% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Phoenix Park electoral division around South Circular Road.
Commuting to Dublin
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) | €662,500 (+22.1% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €1,864 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.4% |
| Net yield (est.) | 2.6% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €662,500 |
Recent sales in South Circular Road
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 26 | 20 OVOCA ROAD, SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD, DUBLIN 8 | Second-hand | €935,000 |
| 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 |
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 | €662,500 | 13 sales |
Average rent by size (Q4 2025)
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| €1,479 | €2,096 | n/a | n/a |
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 | 662500 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in South Circular Road?
At a glance: €662,500 to buy versus €1,864 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 3.4% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in South Circular Road
The median home (€662,500) 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.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in South Circular Road
In the 12 months to September 2026, 1 planning grant was recorded in and around South Circular Road. Data gap: the DHLGH planning layer holds no Dublin City Council application received after 30 Jul 2026, although the council's own register is still publishing, so this figure understates the last 12 months until the department resumes ingestion.
| 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 · Sandycove · Mount Merrion · Rathgar · Glenageary · Rathmines
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, 19.6% of households own their home (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 €662,500 to buy or €1,864 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 3.4% 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, estimated.
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Each point is the median of that calendar year's open-market sales on the Property Price Register. 2026 is a part year, covering the 13 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €662,500.
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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Assumes 4x gross income for a first-time buyer or 3.5x otherwise, plus your deposit, with no minimum deposit applied (the Central Bank's 10% floor can cap the price lower; the affordability calculator applies it), and a 3.7% rate over 30 years unless you change them.
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. New builds: duty is charged on the price net of 13.5% VAT. 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) and your local authority's 2026 adjustment factor.
Revenue LPT 2026-2030 band table and Local Adjustment Factors (source: revenue.ie). Each local authority can vary the base charge by up to 15%. Figures are illustrative; verify at Revenue's LPT service for your exact property.
Rent cap calculator for South Circular Road
Pre-filled with South Circular Road's average rent (RTB). From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies in Ireland are covered by national rent control: for a standard tenancy the annual increase is capped at 2% or CPI inflation, whichever is lower. This computes the 2% leg as an illustrative cap.
No figure for this tenancy type: it follows CPI with no 2% cap and this widget holds no CPI series. Use the official RTB Rent Calculator.
Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2025; national rent control from 1 March 2026 (source: rtb.ie). Illustrative, not legal advice: if CPI is below 2% the lawful ceiling is lower, and the RTB Rent Calculator at rtb.ie is the official tool.
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.
More on South Circular Road
- South Circular Road house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in South Circular Road: attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.
- What's on in Co. Dublin: festivals, markets and gigs, grouped by week and refreshed every Monday.
- Dublin planning applications by district: what has been lodged, granted and refused in the last 12 months.