Living in Tyrrelstown, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Tyrrelstown
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Tyrrelstown
- Schools in Tyrrelstown
- Things to do in and around Tyrrelstown
- Where Tyrrelstown is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Tyrrelstown
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Tyrrelstown
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Tyrrelstown
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Tyrrelstown a nice place to live?
Tyrrelstown is home to about 3,653 households, 58% owner-occupied and 34% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €359,000, versus €492,000 across the Dublin region. The Department of Education dataset lists 4 schools keyed to the town (4 primary), and there are 74 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Castleknock, 4.1 km away, and 19 bus and rail routes serve the town. The sections below break each of these down.
Tyrrelstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 18 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 58.1% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €359,000 to buy.
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 30 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Tyrrelstown: 58.1% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Tyrrelstown
13,289 people live in Tyrrelstown on Census 2022 night. 58% of households own their home and 34% rent, so Tyrrelstown leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (61%). It skews young: 28% are under 15 against 3% aged 65 and over. 51% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 13,289 |
| Owner-occupied households | 58% |
| Rented households | 34% |
| Aged under 15 | 28% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 35% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% |
| Third level or higher | 51% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 66% |
| Unemployment rate | 6% |
| Commute by car | 61% |
| Commute by public transport | 18% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 18% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the The Ward electoral division around Tyrrelstown.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Castleknock (4.1 km away), on the Maynooth line
Public transport serving Tyrrelstown: 6 operators
Getting around Tyrrelstown
Tyrrelstown is served by 6 public-transport operators running 19 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Express Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, Nitelink, Dublin Bus and Nolan Coaches.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Express Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Nolan Coaches | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 19)
- 38 - Damastown - Burlington Road
- 103 - Dublin - Ashbourne - Ratoath
- 220 - DCU (The Helix) - Lady's Well Road
- 236 - Blanchardstown - IBM Campus
- 238 - Tyrrelstown - Mulhuddart
- 38A - Damastown via Navan Rd - Burlington Rd
- 38B - Damastown via Ballycoolin Ind Est - Burlington Rd
- 38D - IBM Damastown via N3 - Burlington Rd
- 40D - Tyrrelstown - Parnell Street
- 40E - Broombridge Luas - Tyrrelstown
- 70n - Westmoreland Street - Tyrrelstown
- 836 - O'Connell Street - Blanchardstown
- 870 - O'Connell Street Upper - Damastown IBM
- 105X - UCD - M3 - Ratoath - Ashbourne
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 Tyrrelstown
There are 4 primary schools in and around Tyrrelstown.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoil Naomh Lucais | Primary | 602 | |
| Tyrrelstown Educate Together National School | Primary | 511 | |
| Powerstown Educate Together National School | Primary | 348 | |
| Gaelscoil An Chuilinn | Primary | 282 |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Tyrrelstown
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (10 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (11 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (11 km) · Casino Marino, 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 Tyrrelstown is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Tyrrelstown
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €359,000 (-3.0% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | n/a |
| Gross rental yield | n/a |
| Net yield (est.) | n/a |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | n/a / €359,000 |
Recent sales in Tyrrelstown
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 26 | 31 BISHOPS ORCHARD, TYRRELSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €415,000 |
| 08 Sep 26 | 159 THE BOULEVARD, MOUNT EUSTACE, TYRRELSTOWN | Second-hand | €476,000 |
| 04 Sep 26 | 5 CURRAGH HALL WOODS, TYRRELSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €160,000 |
| 01 Sep 26 | 9 BALLENTREE LODGE, TYRRELSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €233,000 |
| 26 Aug 26 | 39 BELLGREE RISE, TYRRELSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €387,000 |
| 24 Aug 26 | 29 MOUNT GARRETT RISE, TYRRELSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €395,000 |
| 18 Aug 26 | 13 BISHOPS ORCHARD, TYRRELSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €380,000 |
| 24 Jun 26 | 3 BISHOPS ORCHARD, TYRRELSTOWN, DUBLIN 15 | Second-hand | €335,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Tyrrelstown median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €317,500 | 34 sales | |
| 2024 | €367,000 | 34 sales | |
| 2025 | €350,000 | 21 sales | |
| 2026 | €360,000 | 23 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Tyrrelstown
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
Tyrrelstown compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Tyrrelstown | 359000 |
Local Property Tax in Tyrrelstown
The median home (€359,000) falls in LPT Band 3, a base charge of €333 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 Tyrrelstown
In the 12 months to September 2026, 52 planning grants were recorded in and around Tyrrelstown, including 60 new homes approved across those grants. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | The development consists of the construction of 56 no. residential units, to include 52 no. houses and 4 no. apartments, creche facility, café, gym... | 56 |
| 2026-02-11 | AA200515 - constructing a two-storey type dwelling and a detached domestic garage, installing a proprietary waste water treatment unit and... | 1 |
| 2026-09-04 | the development will consist of alterations to previously approved planning reference 211443 consisting of (1) a change of house type including... | 1 |
| 2026-02-24 | the development will consist of a Single storey dwelling with a suitable wastewater treatment unit and associated site works. Significant Further... | 1 |
| 2026-07-08 | The development consists of retention permission & completion of single storey detached domestic store, home office with toilet, & home gym with... | 1 |
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 60 homes approved here in the last year are about 2% of Tyrrelstown's roughly 3,653 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Tyrrelstown, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Tyrrelstown, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Tyrrelstown →
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 Tyrrelstown
What's it like to live in Tyrrelstown?
Tyrrelstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 18 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 4 schools, 58.1% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Tyrrelstown?
A home in Tyrrelstown costs a median €359,000 to buy (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Tyrrelstown to Dublin?
About 18 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Tyrrelstown?
Schools in Tyrrelstown include Scoil Naomh Lucais, Tyrrelstown Educate Together National School, Powerstown Educate Together National School, Gaelscoil An Chuilinn, among 4 primary and 0 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Tyrrelstown?
Tyrrelstown had a population of 13,289 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Tyrrelstown had a population of 13,289 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 13,289 |
|---|---|
| Households | 3,653 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58% |
| Rented homes | 34% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0). Household tenure from the same release.
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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 23 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €359,000.
Could a home in Tyrrelstown pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Tyrrelstown's median price. There's no RTB rent for Tyrrelstown 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 Tyrrelstown?
Pre-filled with Tyrrelstown's median price. Adjust the income and deposit and it recalculates instantly.
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 Tyrrelstown property
Pre-filled with Tyrrelstown's median price. Change the purchase price, tick new build if it applies, and see your stamp duty and total cost instantly.
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 Tyrrelstown home
Pre-filled with Tyrrelstown'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 Tyrrelstown
No RTB rental data for Tyrrelstown yet, so this starts from a typical Leinster rent. From 1 March 2026 all private tenancies 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 Tyrrelstown costs
Real figures for Tyrrelstown: 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 Tyrrelstown'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 Tyrrelstown
- Tyrrelstown house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Tyrrelstown: 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.