Living in Whitehall, Co. Dublin: Schools, Commute & House Prices 2026
On this page
- Who lives in Whitehall
- Getting around and commuting
- Getting around Whitehall
- Schools in Whitehall
- Things to do in and around Whitehall
- Where Whitehall is
- What it costs: house prices and rent in Whitehall
- Before you move: planning and flood
- Recent development in Whitehall
- Flood maps
- County context
- Common questions about living in Whitehall
- Nearby Dublin towns
Leinster house prices & rents › Dublin › Living in Whitehall
Whitehall is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 60.7% of households own their home. Living here costs a median €492,500 to buy or €2,009 a month to rent (a 4.9% gross yield).
Official CSO, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland, PPR & RTB data · 71 sales · updated July 2026
How Whitehall compares: at €492,500 it is 2% below the County Dublin median of €500k. Its 4.9% gross yield is below the county average of 5.2%.Recent activity in Whitehall: latest recorded sale Jun 2026; prices +6.3% year on year. This page updates as new official data lands.
Who lives in Whitehall — 60.7% own their home, full Census breakdown
Who lives in Whitehall
3,279 people live in Whitehall on Census 2022 night. 61% of households own their home and 33% rent, so Whitehall leans towards owner occupiers. The most common way to commute is by car (43%). 17% are under 15 and 21% are aged 65 and over. 52% of those who have finished education hold a third level qualification.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 3,279 |
| Owner-occupied households | 61% |
| Rented households | 33% |
| Aged under 15 | 17% |
| Aged 25 to 44 | 34% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% |
| Third level or higher | 52% |
| At work (aged 15+) | 55% |
| Unemployment rate | 5% |
| Commute by car | 43% |
| Commute by public transport | 23% |
| Commute on foot or bike | 31% |
Source: CSO Census 2022 Small Area Population Statistics, CC-BY 4.0. Figures are for the Whitehall D electoral division around Whitehall.
Getting around and commuting
Nearest train station: Drumcondra (2.4 km away), on several Dublin intercity lines
Public transport serving Whitehall — 10 operators
Getting around Whitehall
Whitehall is served by 10 public-transport operators running 27 scheduled routes. Operators are Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Collins Coaches, Go-Ahead Ireland, John McGinley Coach Travel, Kearns Transport, Matthews Coach Hire, McConnon Travel, Nitelink, Dublin Bus and Wexford Bus.
| Operator | Mode |
|---|---|
| Bus Átha Cliath – Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Bus Éireann | Bus / coach |
| Collins Coaches | Bus / coach |
| Go-Ahead Ireland | Bus / coach |
| John McGinley Coach Travel | Bus / coach |
| Kearns Transport | Bus / coach |
| Matthews Coach Hire | Bus / coach |
| McConnon Travel | Bus / coach |
| Nitelink, Dublin Bus | Bus / coach |
| Wexford Bus | Bus / coach |
Scheduled routes (a sample of 27)
- 1 - Sandymount - O'Connell Street - Santry
- 14 - Dundrum Luas Stn - Ardlea Rd (Beaumont)
- 16 - Ballinteer - Dublin Airport
- 33 - Balbriggan - Lower Abbey St
- 41 - Swords Manor - Lower Abbey Street
- 44 - Enniskerry - DCU
- N2 - Clontarf Station - Heuston Train Stn
- N4 - Blanchardstown - Point Village
- 101 - Dublin - Airport - Drogheda
- 16D - Airport - Beaumont Village - Ballinteer not
- 180 - Clones - Monaghan - Dublin
- 33E - Lwr Abbey St - Portrane - Skerries
- 33n - Westmoreland Street - Balbriggan
- 41B - Rolestown - Lower Abbey Street
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 Whitehall
There are 3 post-primary schools in and around Whitehall, 1 of them in the DEIS programme.
| School | Level | Pupils | DEIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clonturk College | Post-primary | 939 | |
| Maryfield College | Post-primary | 546 | |
| Ellenfield Community College | Post-primary | 103 | DEIS |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools. CC-BY 4.0.
Things to do in and around Whitehall
- Heritage nearby: Casino Marino, Dublin City (2 km) · St. Mary's Abbey Abbey, Dublin City (4 km) · St. Audoens Church, Dublin City (5 km) · Kilmainham Gaol (6 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 Whitehall is
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
What it costs: house prices and rent in Whitehall
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (12 mo) | €492,500 (+6.3% YoY) |
| Average monthly rent | €2,009 |
| Gross rental yield | 4.9% |
| Net yield (est.) | 3.8% |
| Dublin county median | €500k |
| New build / second-hand | €500,000 / €487,750 |
What this means: New builds in Whitehall sell at about a 3% premium to second-hand homes (€500,000 vs €487,750).
Recent sales in Whitehall
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 26 | 93 LARKHILL RD, WHITEHALL, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €390,000 |
| 25 May 26 | 154 COLLINS PARK, WHITEHALL, DUBLIN 9 | Second-hand | €586,000 |
| 14 May 26 | 34 Willow View, Coyne Woods, Whitehall | New | €440,529 |
| 13 May 26 | 29 Willow View, Coyne Woods, Whitehall | New | €440,529 |
| 13 May 26 | 32 GLENAAN RD, WHITEHALL, DUBLIN | Second-hand | €485,500 |
| 12 May 26 | 23 Willow View, Coyne Woods, Whitehall | New | €396,475 |
| 12 May 26 | 25 Willow View, Coyne Woods, Whitehall | New | €396,476 |
| 11 May 26 | 19 Willow View, Coyne Woods, Whitehall | New | €396,476 |
Actual sale prices from the Property Price Register, verifiable at propertypriceregister.ie.
Whitehall median price, year by year
| Year | Median | Relative | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €443,250 | 66 sales | |
| 2024 | €450,000 | 51 sales | |
| 2025 | €469,000 | 65 sales | |
| 2026 | €500,000 | 32 sales |
Maximum legal rent increase in Whitehall
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
Whitehall compared with County Dublin
| County | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| County Dublin median | 500000 | |
| Whitehall | 492500 |
Rent or buy in Whitehall?
At a glance: €492,500 to buy versus €2,009 a month to rent, a 4.9% gross yield.
Local Property Tax in Whitehall
The median home (€492,500) 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 Whitehall: 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 Whitehall
In the 12 months to July 2026, 9 planning grants were recorded in and around Whitehall.
| Decided | Development | Homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Two-storey front and side extension; ground floor front bay window extension; single-storey flat roof rear extension; Velux rooflight to the front... | |
| 2026-01-05 | Development will consist of demolishing existing ground floor extension and ground floor detached shed/garage to the rear of the existing house ad... | |
| 2025-12-10 | 3 No. new obscure glass windows at side gable wall and all associated works. | |
| 2025-12-04 | Planing Permission & Retention: The developments consists of (a) the demolition of a chimney stack at rear, demolition of part ground floor and first... | |
| 2025-11-27 | The development will consist of modifications to previously approved permission Dublin City Council Ref. 2536/21, comprising of: a sports skills wall... |
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 Whitehall, open the official OPW flood maps, the authoritative source for Whitehall, Dublin.
View the official OPW flood maps for Whitehall →
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 Whitehall
What's it like to live in Whitehall?
Whitehall is a town in Co. Dublin, about 11 minutes from Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line, 3 schools, 60.7% of households own their home (CSO Census 2022, Department of Education, Transport for Ireland).
How much does it cost to live in Whitehall?
A home in Whitehall costs a median €492,500 to buy or €2,009 a month to rent, a 4.9% gross yield (Property Price Register, RTB via CSO).
How long is the commute from Whitehall to Dublin?
About 11 minutes to Dublin city centre by car and on the rail line (OpenStreetMap routing).
What schools are in Whitehall?
Schools in Whitehall include Clonturk College, Maryfield College, Ellenfield Community College, among 0 primary and 3 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 Whitehall 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 Whitehall?
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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 Whitehall 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 Whitehall home
Pre-filled with Whitehall'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 Whitehall
Pre-filled with Whitehall'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.