Living in Terenure, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Terenure
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Terenure
- Schools in Terenure
- Things to do in and around Terenure
- Where Terenure is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Terenure
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Terenure
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Terenure
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Terenure a nice place to live?
Terenure is home to about 1,991 households, 57% owner-occupied and 36% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €850,000, versus €490,500 across the Dublin region. The Department of Education dataset lists 3 schools keyed to the town (2 primary, 1 post-primary), and there are 549 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Dublin Heuston, 4.1 km away, and 12 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Terenure is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 57.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €850,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 119 sales · updated July 2026
Who lives in Terenure: 57.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Terenure
5,768 people live in Terenure on Census 2022 night. 57% of households own their home and 36% rent, so Terenure leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (36%). It skews older: 18% are aged 65 and over against 12% under 15. 77% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 5,768 |
| Owner-occupied households | 57% |
| Rented households | 36% |
| Aged under 15 | 12% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 27% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% |
| Third level or higher | 77% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 49% |
| Unemployment rate | 3% |
| Commute by car | 36% |
| Commute by public transport | 30% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 32% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Rathfarnham electoral division around Terenure.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Dublin Heuston (4.1 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Terenure: 4 operators
Getting around Terenure
Terenure is served by 4 public-transport operators running 12 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Dublin Express, Go-Ahead Ireland and Nitelink, Dublin Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Dublin Express | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes
- 15 - Ballycullen Road - Clongriffin
- 16 - Ballinteer - Dublin Airport
- 65 - Poolbeg Street - Blessington/Ballymore
- 74 - Dundrum Luas - Eden Quay
- S4 - Liffey Valley - UCD
- 15A - Merrion Square - Limekiln Avenue
- 15B - Merrion Square - Stocking Avenue
- 15D - Merrion Square - Whitechurch
- 16D - Airport - Beaumont Village - Ballinteer not
- 49n - D'Olier Street - Kilnamanagh
- 65B - Poolbeg Street - Citywest
- 783 - Dublin Airport - Terenure
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 Terenure
There are 2 primary and 1 post-primary schools in and around Terenure.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation Community College | Post-primary | 458 | |
| Presentation Primary School | Primary | 367 | |
| St Josephs Boys N S | Primary | 363 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Terenure
- Heritage nearby: Rathfarnham Castle (1 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (4 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (4 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, 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 Terenure is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Terenure
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €850,000 (+10.7% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | — |
| Gross rental yield | — |
| Net yield (est.) | — |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €1,250,000 / €850,000 |
What this means: New builds in Terenure sell at about a 47% premium to second-hand homes (€1,250,000 vs €850,000).
Recent sales in Terenure
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | 15 RATHDOWN PARK, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €1,782,500 |
| 26 Jun 26 | 35 EATON SQ, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €1,280,000 |
| 26 Jun 26 | 69 LAVARNA GROVE, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €1,386,000 |
| 22 Jun 26 | 157 WAINSFORT RD, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €955,000 |
| 19 Jun 26 | 4 LAVARNA RD, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €900,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 12 MELVIN RD, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €700,000 |
| 17 Jun 26 | 13 WAINSFORT MANOR CRESCENT, TERENURE, DUBLIN 6W | Second-hand | €715,000 |
| 12 Jun 26 | 36 FERNHILL PARK, TERENURE, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €665,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Terenure median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €640,000 | 136 sales | |
| 2024 | €755,000 | 149 sales | |
| 2025 | €765,000 | 131 sales | |
| 2026 | €905,000 | 54 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Terenure
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
Terenure compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Terenure | 850000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Local Property Tax in Terenure
The median home (€850,000) 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.
Before you move: planning and flood
Recent development in Terenure
In the 12 months to July 2026, 17 planning grants were recorded in and around Terenure.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-28 | Attic conversion for storage, featuring a full raised gable to the side, dormer windows to the front and rear, and two rooflights on the front... | |
| 2025-11-19 | The construction of a single - storey extension to the rear and front ( Double - window bay). The addition of a flat roofed dormer to existing front... | |
| 2025-12-02 | The demolition of existing single storey block to the rear of existing dwelling. The construction of single storey rear extension with 2 roof lights... | |
| 2026-04-20 | The development will consist of: (1) the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear (west elevation) of the existing dwelling, (2) the... | |
| 2026-04-08 | Change of Use from Commercial (retail) to Healthcare (General Practitioner) with internal and external alterations comprising; (a) alterations to... |
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 Terenure, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Terenure, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Terenure →
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 · Rathgar · 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 Terenure
What's it like to live in Terenure?
Terenure is a town in Co. Dublin, about 12 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 57.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Terenure?
A home in Terenure costs a median €850,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Terenure to Dublin?
About 12 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Terenure?
Schools in Terenure include Presentation Community College, Presentation Primary School, St Josephs Boys N S, among 2 primary and 1 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Terenure?
Terenure had a population of 5,768 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Terenure had a population of 5,768 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 5,768 |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,991 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57% |
| Rented homes | 36% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Terenure pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Terenure's median price. There's no RTB rent for Terenure yet, so the monthly rent below is an estimate — change it to a real figure and it recalculates instantly.
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 Terenure?
Pre-filled with Terenure's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 Terenure property
Pre-filled with Terenure's median price. Change the purchase price and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
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 Terenure home
Pre-filled with Terenure'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 Terenure
No RTB rental data for Terenure yet -- starting from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies 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.
What a month in Terenure costs
Real figures for Terenure: RTB average rent and an ownership estimate built on the median sale price. Adjust the mortgage rate and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
Rent: RTB average monthly rents (RIQ02). Ownership: repayment mortgage on Terenure'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 Terenure house prices page: median, year trend, rents by bedroom, yields and recent sales.
Visiting first? Things to do in Terenure covers attractions, heritage sites and walks nearby.