Where is it?

Crumlin is 3.8km south of the city centre in Dublin 12, stretching from just past Sundrive Road up to Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, bordering Kimmage, Drimnagh and the South Circular Road.

Average house prices

Two-bed mid-terrace houses in need of complete repair sell from about 330,000, while two-beds in good condition sell for 400,000 to 430,000. Three-bed terraces sell from about 390,000 to 470,000 depending on their condition, while threebed semi-redbrick 1930s houses sell from about 490,000 to 570,000. Larger fourbed redbricks near old Crumlin village sell for 650,000 to 750,000.

Type of houses

Crumlin was largely developed in the 1930s and '40s and has extensive former Corporation housing, now privately owned. Most of these terraced houses are two-up, two-down homes, although most have now been extended. Popular with first-time buyers, houses here mostly have large gardens stretching from 80ft to 120ft long, which makes them ideal for double extensions to the rear. The area also has mature part-redbrick housing again dating back to the early 1930s.

Best streets to live in

The three-bed houses of Iveagh Gardens, a quaint enclave of redbrick houses built by the Guinness family for their staff, have huge gardens and charming feature windows and doors, which have all been retained in their original condition. St Mary's Road and St Agnes Road are also popular and both are close to old Crumlin village and Kimmage.

Rental market

Two-bed terraced houses rent for 1200 to 1300 per month, while three-beds rent from 1400 plus.

Transport

Excellent bus service to city centre with various routes including Nos 77, 77A, 50, 150, 122, 121, 83 and 151.

Amenities

Crumlin has several large parks including Eamonn Ceant Park and Brickfield Park, both with good playgrounds. Eamonn Ceant Park has several playing fields, tennis courts and a cycling and running track. The Iveagh grounds also provide good sporting and social facilities.

Schools

Several primary and secondary schools in the area including the Loreto Convent.

Educate

Together primary school nearby on the South Circular Road. Pearse College and Crumlin College provide a huge range of day and evening courses.

Future development plans

Crumlin shopping centre is to undergo a major redevelopment project, incorporating a mix of retail and residential units.

Nearby Cork Street and the Coombe have undergone massive redevelopment with new apartment blocks, a Lidl and various other retail units recently opened up.

On the market

No 43 St Agnes Park, Crumlin, Dublin 12 Price: 610,000.
Bedrooms: 3
Details: this 1930s semi-detached house has a floor area of 120sq m (1292sq ft), and a 90ft long south-facing back garden, along with a garage to the side of the house. The property is a few minutes walk from Crumlin village and is also near Kimmage. Well-maintained with some lovely 1930s features, this property includes a large hallway, two spacious reception rooms with interconnecting doors, a kitchen, pantry, and guest WC, while upstairs there are three good-sized bedrooms and one bathroom.

Agent: Sherry FitzGerald 01-4907433