Living in Walkinstown, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Walkinstown
- Getting around and commuting
- 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
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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 €508,500 to buy or €2,396 a month to rent (a 5.7% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 94 sales · updated July 2026
How Walkinstown compares: at €508,500 it is 2% above the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 5.7% gross yield is above the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Walkinstown: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; 1050 new homes approved in the last year; prices +2.3% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
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.
Getting around and commuting
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) | €508,500 (+2.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,396 |
| Gross rental yield | 5.7% |
| Net yield (est.) | 4.4% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | — / €508,500 |
Recent sales in Walkinstown
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 26 | 123 WALKINSTOWN DRIVE, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €430,000 |
| 11 Jun 26 | 96 ST JOSEPHS RD, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €505,000 |
| 21 May 26 | 16 ESPOSITO RD, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €470,000 |
| 19 May 26 | 123 ST PATRICKS ROAD, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €562,000 |
| 18 May 26 | 5 FIELD AVE, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €530,000 |
| 15 May 26 | 100 WALKINSTOWN DR, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €475,000 |
| 13 May 26 | 24 JOHN MCCORMACK AVE, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €386,000 |
| 12 May 26 | 73 ST PETERS RD, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12 | Second-hand | €523,000 |
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 | €502,500 | 38 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 | 508500 | |
| County Dublin median | 500000 |
Rent or buy in Walkinstown?
At a glance: €508,500 to buy versus €2,396 a month to rent, a 5.7% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Walkinstown
The median home (€508,500) 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 July 2026, 53 planning grants were recorded in and around Walkinstown, including 1050 new homes approved across those grants.
| 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 |
| 2025-07-28 | The development will comprise the following: Demolition of existing commercial/industrial buildings on site (c.6,711 sq.m in total). Provision of a... | 436 |
| 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 |
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 1050 homes approved here in the last year are about 134% 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 · 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 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 €508,500 to buy or €2,396 a month to rent, a 5.7% 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 (OpenStreetMap routing).
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).
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Median of open-market sales each year (Property Price Register). Latest year is partial.
Could a home in Walkinstown pay as a buy-to-let?
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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?
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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 Walkinstown 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 Walkinstown home
Pre-filled with Walkinstown'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 Walkinstown
Pre-filled with Walkinstown'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.