Living in Stoneybatter, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Stoneybatter
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Stoneybatter
- Schools in Stoneybatter
- Things to do in and around Stoneybatter
- Where Stoneybatter is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Stoneybatter
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Stoneybatter
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Stoneybatter
- Nearby Dublin towns
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Stoneybatter is a town in Co. Dublin, about 9 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 19.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €451,750 to buy or €1,812 a month to rent (a 4.8% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 36 sales · updated July 2026
How Stoneybatter compares: at €451,750 it is 10% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 4.8% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Stoneybatter: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 28 new homes approved in the last year; prices -0.7% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Stoneybatter — 19.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Stoneybatter
5,529 people live in Stoneybatter on Census 2022 night. 19% of households own their home and 69% rent, so Stoneybatter leans towards renters. The most common way to commute is by foot or bike (51%). 8% are under 15 and 5% are aged 65 and over. 65% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 5,529 |
| Owner-occupied households | 19% |
| Rented households | 69% |
| Aged under 15 | 8% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 44% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% |
| Third level or higher | 65% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 59% |
| Unemployment rate | 7% |
| Commute by car | 13% |
| Commute by public transport | 34% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 51% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Arran Quay B electoral division around Stoneybatter.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Dublin Heuston (in the town), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Stoneybatter — Rail + bus
Getting around Stoneybatter
Stoneybatter is served by 11 public-transport operators running 76 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Citylink, Dublin Express, Express Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, JJ Kavanagh, Kearns Transport, LUAS and Nolan Coaches. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Citylink | Bus / coach |
| Dublin Express | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| JJ Kavanagh | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Nolan Coaches | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 76)
- 4 - Monkstown Avenue - Heuston Station
- 11 - Phoenix Park - Sandyford Business District
- 22 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Ballina
- 23 - Dublin - Airport - Longford - Sligo
- 37 - Blanchardstown Shopping Centre - Wilton Terrace
- 39 - Ongar - Burlington Rd
- 52 - Intel - Ringsend
- 60 - Forbes Street - Tallaght
- 69 - Rathcoole - Hawkins St
- 70 - Dunboyne - Burlington Rd
- 80 - Liffey Valley SC - Palmerston Park
- 99 - Phoenix Park - Phoenix Park
- C1 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
- C2 - Adamstown Stn - Sandymount
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 Stoneybatter
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Stoneybatter, 3 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Street Primary School | Primary | 384 | DEIS |
| St Josephs Secondary School | Post-primary | 238 | DEIS |
| St Gabriels N S | Primary | 168 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Stoneybatter
- Heritage nearby: St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (1 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (1 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (2 km) · Casino Marino, Dublin City (4 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 Stoneybatter is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Stoneybatter
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €451,750 (-0.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €1,812 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.8% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.8% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €321,718 / €481,000 |
What this means: New builds in Stoneybatter sell at about a 33% discount to second-hand homes (€321,718 vs €481,000).
Recent sales in Stoneybatter
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 26 | 28 HAROLD RD, STONEYBATTER, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €525,000 |
| 18 Jun 26 | 96 OXMANTOWN RD, STONEYBATTER, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €525,000 |
| 10 Jun 26 | 26 VIKING ROAD, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 | Second-hand | €481,000 |
| 26 May 26 | 11 ARKLOW ST, STONEYBATTER, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €420,000 |
| 22 May 26 | 2 FINN ST, STONEYBATTER, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €409,000 |
| 01 Apr 26 | 11 IVAR STREET, STONEYBATTER, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €345,000 |
| 01 Apr 26 | 116 OXMANTOWN RD, STONEYBATTER, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €550,000 |
| 01 Apr 26 | 17 MANOR PLACE, STONEYBATTER, DUBLIN 7 | Second-hand | €625,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Stoneybatter median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €382,500 | 47 sales | |
| 2024 | €465,000 | 31 sales | |
| 2025 | €450,000 | 39 sales | |
| 2026 | €440,000 | 15 sales |
Average rent by size
| 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4+ bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | €1,926 | — | — |
Maximum legal rent increase in Stoneybatter
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
Stoneybatter compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Stoneybatter | 451750 |
Rent or buy in Stoneybatter?
At a glance: €451,750 to buy versus €1,812 a month to rent, a 4.8% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Stoneybatter
The median home (€451,750) falls in LPT Band 4, a base charge of €428 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Stoneybatter: 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 Stoneybatter
In the 12 months to July 2026, 17 planning grants were recorded in and around Stoneybatter, including 28 new homes approved across those grants.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-29 | Permission for development at this site of number 23 to 24 Parkgate Street (former Westbrook Motors property) D08 WF6W, Dublin 8 and No. 29 Parkgate... | 22 |
| 2025-12-02 | The development will consist of: (i) the removal of existing boundary wall and vehicular gate fronting the mews lane; (ii) the construction of a... | 3 |
| 2025-11-06 | Planning permission for development that will consist of the demolition of the existing derelict 2 storey building which faces St Joseph's Road, and... | 2 |
| 2025-09-29 | Permission to construct 1 no. 1-bed apartment at third floor level on an existing 3-storey building and all associated site works | 1 |
| 2026-04-13 | The proposed development will consist of construction of a dormer extension to the rear of the property, including demolition of the existing... |
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 28 homes approved here in the last year are about 2% of Stoneybatter's roughly 1,705 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Stoneybatter, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Stoneybatter, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Stoneybatter →
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 Stoneybatter
What's it like to live in Stoneybatter?
Stoneybatter is a town in Co. Dublin, about 9 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 19.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Stoneybatter?
A home in Stoneybatter costs a median €451,750 to buy or €1,812 a month to rent, a 4.8% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Stoneybatter to Dublin?
About 9 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Stoneybatter?
Schools in Stoneybatter include Stanhope Street Primary School, St Josephs Secondary School, St Gabriels N S, 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 Stoneybatter pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Stoneybatter?
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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 Stoneybatter 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 Stoneybatter 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 Stoneybatter
Pre-filled with Stoneybatter'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.