Living in Walkinstown, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Walkinstown
- Commuting to Dublin
- Getting around Walkinstown
- Schools in Walkinstown
- Things to do in and around Walkinstown
- Where Walkinstown is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Walkinstown
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Walkinstown
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Walkinstown
- Nearby Dublin towns
- Population and demographics
Is Walkinstown a nice place to live?
Walkinstown is home to about 781 households, 76% owner-occupied and 17% renting, according to Census 2022. The median sale price over the last 12 months was €524,000, versus €454,000 across the Dublin region, and the average rent reported by the RTB is €2,396 a month. The Department of Education dataset lists 10 schools keyed to the town (6 primary, 4 post-primary), and there are 543 visitor attractions within 10 km. The nearest rail station is Park West and Cherry Orchard, 3.5 km away, and 29 bus and rail routes serve the town, including the Luas. The sections below break each of these down.
Walkinstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 10 schools, 76.2% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €524,000 to buy or €2,396 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025) (a 5.5% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 98 sales · PPR sales to Sep 2026 · CSO benchmark to Jul 2026 · rents Q4 2025 (RTB)
Who lives in Walkinstown: 76.2% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Walkinstown
2,014 people live in Walkinstown on Census 2022 night. 76% of households own their home and 17% rent, so Walkinstown leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (51%). 16% are under 15 and 18% are aged 65 and over. 37% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 2,014 |
| Owner-occupied households | 76% |
| Rented households | 17% |
| Aged under 15 | 16% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 29% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% |
| Third level or higher | 37% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 59% |
| Unemployment rate | 4% |
| Commute by car | 51% |
| Commute by public transport | 23% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 21% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Walkinstown B electoral division around Walkinstown.
Commuting to Dublin
Nearest train station: Park West and Cherry Orchard (3.5 km away), on the Portlaoise and Waterford lines
Public transport serving Walkinstown: 4 operators
Getting around Walkinstown
Walkinstown is served by 4 public-transport operators running 29 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead Ireland, LUAS and Nitelink, Dublin Bus. The Luas tram network reaches the town.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| LUAS | Tram |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 29)
- 13 - Grange Castle - Harristown
- 27 - Jobstown - Clare Hall
- 68 - Newcastle / Greenogue Business Pk - Hawkins St
- 69 - Rathcoole - Hawkins St
- 73 - Kilnamanagh Road - Griffith Avenue East
- F3 - Charlestown SC - Limekiln Avenue
- S4 - Liffey Valley - UCD
- 125 - UCD - Newbridge
- 126 - Dublin - Rathangan
- 130 - Dublin - Athy
- 150 - Rossmore - Hawkins Street
- 151 - Foxborough (Balgaddy Rd) - Docklands (East Rd)
- 15A - Merrion Square - Limekiln Avenue
- 56A - Tallaght - Ringsend Rd
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 Walkinstown
There are 6 primary and 4 post-primary schools in and around Walkinstown, 9 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meanscoil Iognáid Rís | Post-primary | 506 | DEIS |
| St Pauls Secondary School | Post-primary | 464 | DEIS |
| Assumption Junior School | Primary | 434 | DEIS |
| Drimnagh Castle Cbs N S | Primary | 342 | DEIS |
| Assumption Secondary School | Post-primary | 286 | DEIS |
| Holy Spirit Junior Primary School | Primary | 270 | DEIS |
| Holy Spirit Senior Primary School | Primary | 269 | DEIS |
| S N Muire Na Freastogala Girls Senior School | Primary | 230 | |
| Greenhills College | Post-primary | 177 | DEIS |
| S N Naomh Cillin | Primary | 30 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Walkinstown
- Heritage nearby: Kilmainham Gaol (3 km) · Rathfarnham Castle (4 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (4 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (5 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 Walkinstown is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Walkinstown
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €524,000 (+3.8% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent (Q4 2025) | €2,396 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.5% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.3% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €530,000 / €523,000 |
What this means: New builds in Walkinstown sell at about a 1% premium to second-hand homes (€530,000 vs €523,000).
Recent sales in Walkinstown
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 26 | 29 BALFE RD EAST, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €430,000 |
| 22 Sep 26 | 106 ST PATRICKS RD, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €582,500 |
| 22 Sep 26 | 106 ST PATRICKS RD, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €17,500 |
| 17 Sep 26 | 2 WILKINS COURT, LIMEKILN LANE, WALKINSTOWN | Second-hand | €880,000 |
| 17 Sep 26 | 67 BALFE AVE, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €510,000 |
| 14 Sep 26 | 41 CHERRYFIELD RD, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €600,000 |
| 14 Sep 26 | 43 JOHN MCCORMACK AVE, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €545,000 |
| 11 Sep 26 | 45 ST PETERS RD, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €490,000 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Walkinstown median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €425,000 | 118 sales | |
| 2024 | €472,500 | 78 sales | |
| 2025 | €511,000 | 93 sales | |
| 2026 | €521,500 | 72 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Walkinstown
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
Walkinstown compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| Walkinstown | 524000 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Walkinstown?
At a glance: €524,000 to buy versus €2,396 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 5.5% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Walkinstown
The median home (€524,000) 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 Walkinstown: 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 Walkinstown
In the 12 months to September 2026, 52 planning grants were recorded in and around Walkinstown, including 613 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | i. The demolition of the former Chadwicks Builders Merchant development comprising 1 no. two storey office building and 9 no. storage/warehouse... | 588 |
| 2025-11-12 | We, O’Flynn Construction Co. Unlimited Company intend to apply to Dublin City Council for permission for development at this site, part of the... | 21 |
| 2025-10-07 | The development will consist of the construction of a terrace of 3 no. single storey townhouses consisting of 2 no. 1-bed dwellings and 1 no. 2-bed... | 3 |
| 2026-02-25 | 1. Sub-division of existing site. 2. Erection of detached two storey (part single storey) 2 bedroomed dwelling house (71.5 sq.m.) with new driveway... | 1 |
| 2025-12-08 | The development shall consist of the phased partial demolition, reconstruction and extension of the existing Bakery Production and distribution... |
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 613 homes approved here in the last year are about 78% of Walkinstown's roughly 781 households, a supply pipeline that typically eases price pressure.
Flood maps
For the modelled fluvial, coastal and pluvial flood extents around Walkinstown, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Walkinstown, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Walkinstown →
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 Walkinstown
What's it like to live in Walkinstown?
Walkinstown is a town in Co. Dublin, about 13 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 10 schools, 76.2% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Walkinstown?
A home in Walkinstown costs a median €524,000 to buy or €2,396 a month to rent (RTB Q4 2025), a 5.5% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Walkinstown to Dublin?
About 13 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, estimated.
What schools are in Walkinstown?
Schools in Walkinstown include Meanscoil Iognáid Rís, St Pauls Secondary School, Assumption Junior School, Drimnagh Castle Cbs N S, among 6 primary and 4 post-primary in total (Department of Education, 2024/25).
What is the population of Walkinstown?
Walkinstown had a population of 2,014 at the 2022 Census (CSO).
Population and demographics
Walkinstown had a population of 2,014 at the 2022 Census.
| Population (2022 Census) | 2,014 |
|---|---|
| Households | 781 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76% |
| Rented homes | 17% |
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 72 sales recorded to July 2026. Over the 12 months to 25 September 2026 the median was €524,000.
Could a home in Walkinstown pay as a buy-to-let?
Pre-filled with Walkinstown's median price and average rent (RTB Q4 2025). Change any 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 Walkinstown?
Pre-filled with Walkinstown'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 Walkinstown property
Pre-filled with Walkinstown'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 Walkinstown home
Pre-filled with Walkinstown'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 Walkinstown
Pre-filled with Walkinstown'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 Walkinstown costs
Real figures for Walkinstown: 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), Q4 2025. Ownership: repayment mortgage on Walkinstown'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 Walkinstown
- Walkinstown house prices: median, year trend and the latest sales recorded on the Property Price Register.
- Things to do in Walkinstown: 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.