Where is it?

Raheny is a coastal village on the northside of Dublin, less than five miles from the city centre. Situated between Clontarf and Bayside/Sutton on the Dart line, it is also bordered by Killester, Artane and Donaghmede.

Average house prices:

There is a good range of residential units from ex-corporation housing in areas like Edenmore, where a three-bed typically costs Euro350,000 to Euro400,000, according to Martin Hanrahan of Flynn Associates in Raheny. At the upper end of the market, around the Howth Road, houses sell from Euro700,000 to Euro1m-Euro1.5m, according to agents.

Type of houses:

As well as a reasonable supply of excorporation housing, there are several modern housing developments from around the late '80s, such as Bellmont, Ashcroft and Foxfield, says Hanrahan.

Situated closer to the Dart, these threeand five-bed houses are ideal for families with prices starting at around Euro500,000.

There is also a good selection of larger family homes on the Howth Road and adjoining streets. Prices here start from around Euro700,000 and go up to over Euro1m Rental market:

With nearly all older properties in the area being bought up by families, availability of rental property is quite low. "The new properties around Bellmont come up for rent more often than the older properties. A three-bed there would rent for around Euro1,300 per month, " says Hanrahan.

Best streets to live in:

The most sought-after location is the Howth Road and the adjoining streets around BettyGlen, Ennafort and Foxfield. St Anne's, an ex-corporation scheme from the 1950s beside St Anne's Park, also achieves premium prices.

Demand for houses here is always strong and they sell for around Euro490,000 to Euro530,000 according to local agents.

Transport:

Raheny is serviced by the Dart and also by numerous bus routes, including the 105, 129, 29a, 29N, 31/N, 32/A/B.

Amenities:

Rahney is well serviced by pubs and local shops and is close to St Anne's Park, coastal walks and a SuperValu. There are also several larger shopping centres close by, as well as a selection of GAA and soccer clubs and community groups.

Schools:

A good selection of girls' and boys' national and secondary schools include Scoil Áine national school, Manor House, St Assam's national school and St Paul's secondary school.

Future development plans:

With very little room for further development, what you see is what you get in Raheny. There is a small retail development underway in the village and a small apartment scheme on the Howth Road.

On the market 43 The Grove, Bettyglen, Raheny, Dublin 5 Price: Euro565,000 Bedrooms: 3 Details: This 90sq m (968sq ft) family home has been well maintained by its owners. Features include a converted attic, modern kitchen, spacious living room and contemporary bathroom with wall-hung sanitaryware, corner jacuzzi bath and separate walk-in shower. To the rear is a fully decked garden. This quiet cul de sac is within a short distance of amenities including schools, shops, bus and Dart service.

Agent: Gunne Residential, 01-833 6844