Living in Sutton, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Sutton
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Sutton
- Schools in Sutton
- Things to do in and around Sutton
- Where Sutton is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Sutton
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Sutton
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Sutton
- Nearby Dublin towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Dublin › Living in Sutton
Sutton is a town in Co. Dublin, about 17 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 83.8% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €860,000 to buy or €2,470 a month to rent (a 3.4% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 74 sales · updated July 2026
How Sutton compares: at €860,000 it is 72% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 3.4% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Sutton: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +4.9% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Sutton — 83.8% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Sutton
8,399 people live in Sutton on Census 2022 night. 84% of households own their home and 13% rent, so Sutton leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (51%). It skews older: 26% are aged 65 and over against 17% under 15. 60% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 8,399 |
| Owner-occupied households | 84% |
| Rented households | 13% |
| Aged under 15 | 17% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 18% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% |
| Third level or higher | 60% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 49% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 51% |
| Commute by public transport | 25% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 21% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Howth electoral division around Sutton.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Sutton (in the town), on the DART line
Public transport serving Sutton — Rail + bus
Getting around Sutton
Sutton is served by 4 public-transport operators running 9 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail | Rail |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 6 - Howth Dart Stn - Lower Abbey Street
- H2 - Malahide - Lower Abbey Street
- H3 - Howth Summit - Lower Abbey Street
- 102 - Dublin Airport - Sutton DART
- 31n - Dublin City South, D'Olier Street - Howth, Outside Train Station
- 102A - Swords - Sutton
- 102C - Balgriffin - Sutton
- 102T - Swords - Sutton
- DART - Bray - Howth
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 Sutton
There are 1 primary and 2 post-primary schools in and around Sutton.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Sabina Dominican College | Post-primary | 749 | |
| St. Fintan'S High School | Post-primary | 716 | |
| Burrow N S | Primary | 195 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Sutton
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (8 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (11 km) · Monkstown Castle (12 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (12 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 Sutton is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Sutton
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €860,000 (+4.9% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,470 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.4% |
| Net yield (est.) | 2.7% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €860,000 |
Recent sales in Sutton
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 26 | 4 ST FINTANS PARK, SUTTON, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €835,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 37 OFFINGTON PARK, SUTTON, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €920,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 76 GLENCARRAIG, SUTTON, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €825,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 31 OFFINGTON DR, SUTTON, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €940,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 66 BAYSIDE CRESCENT, SUTTON, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €470,000 |
| 03 Jun 26 | THE GROVE, 162 HOWTH ROAD, SUTTON | Second-hand | €1,020,000 |
| 29 May 26 | 75 OFFINGTON AVENUE, SUTTON, DUBLIN 13 | Second-hand | €1,200,000 |
| 25 May 26 | OUVANE, 11 GREENFIELD ROAD, SUTTON | Second-hand | €2,000,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Sutton median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €625,389 | 102 sales | |
| 2024 | €825,000 | 75 sales | |
| 2025 | €836,000 | 69 sales | |
| 2026 | €860,000 | 39 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Sutton
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
Sutton compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton | 860000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Sutton?
At a glance: €860,000 to buy versus €2,470 a month to rent, a 3.4% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Sutton
The median home (€860,000) falls in LPT Band 8, a base charge of €808 a year before Dublin County Council's local adjustment factor. Use the calculator for your exact valuation.
Renting in Sutton: 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 Sutton
In the 12 months to July 2026, 25 planning grants were recorded in and around Sutton.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Permission sought for a proposed single-storey extension to rere, | |
| 2026-05-21 | The development consists of : | |
| 2026-05-15 | A) Single storey extension to side of house to accommodate and semi-in | |
| 2026-04-29 | Planning Permission for amendments to previously granted permission Re | |
| 2026-04-10 | The Trustees of St Anne’s Golf Club are applying for planning permission for works to St Anne’s Golf Course at North Bull Island Reserve, Dollymount... |
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 Sutton, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Sutton, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Sutton →
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 Sutton
What's it like to live in Sutton?
Sutton is a town in Co. Dublin, about 17 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 83.8% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Sutton?
A home in Sutton costs a median €860,000 to buy or €2,470 a month to rent, a 3.4% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Sutton to Dublin?
About 17 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Sutton?
Schools in Sutton include Santa Sabina Dominican College, St. Fintan'S High School, Burrow N S, among 1 primary and 2 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 Sutton pay as a buy-to-let?
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What can you afford to buy in Sutton?
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Stamp duty on a Sutton 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 Sutton 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 Sutton
Pre-filled with Sutton'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.