Balscadden Neighbourhood Guide
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About Balscadden
Balscadden is a small rural locality in north County Dublin, within the wider Balbriggan area and close to the Dublin–Meath border. It has a quiet, countryside character, with homes and farms set among open fields while the larger services of Balbriggan are only a short drive away. Day-to-day shopping is available nearby at Pats Supermarket and O'Reillys Supermarket, with a broader choice at Tesco Extra and Castlemill Shopping Centre in Balbriggan. Residents generally travel into Balbriggan for cafés, restaurants, pubs and additional services, while Pizza Max provides a convenient takeaway option locally. The M1 makes commuting towards Dublin, Drogheda and northern counties straightforward, and Balbriggan railway station provides regular northside commuter and intercity connections. Gormanston, Stamullen, Naul and Laytown are also readily accessible by road, giving the area a useful spread of schools, clubs and community amenities. Leisure is predominantly countryside-based, with beaches, parks and sporting facilities around Balbriggan and Laytown within a short drive.
Property Market in Balscadden
Based on 38 properties for sale in Balscadden
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Balscadden
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Balscadden and surrounding rural communities.
Visit website ↗Multi-denominational primary school serving families in the expanding Balbriggan area.
Visit website ↗Established primary school located in the wider Balbriggan community.
Large community secondary school serving Balbriggan and nearby north Dublin districts.
Established secondary school providing post-primary education in Balbriggan.
Visit website ↗Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main road connection towards Dublin, Drogheda, Belfast and surrounding north Leinster.
DART and Irish Rail services connect Balbriggan with Dublin and northern destinations.
Local and regional buses link Balscadden’s wider area with Balbriggan and Dublin.
Principal regional route through Balbriggan, providing access to nearby towns and services.
International airport approximately north of Dublin, accessible via the M1.
Amenities
Convenient local supermarket serving everyday grocery and household shopping needs.
Neighbourhood grocery shop providing practical daily shopping close to Balscadden.
Large Balbriggan supermarket offering groceries, household goods and additional services.
Visit website ↗Balbriggan retail centre with shops and convenient services for local residents.
Popular takeaway option providing pizza and casual food for nearby households.
Fuel station offering forecourt essentials and convenience shopping for motorists.
Visit website ↗Historic demesne with gardens, woodland walks, playgrounds and coastal views nearby.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community Gaelic games club offering sporting activities for children and adults.
Local rugby club with teams and community participation across age groups.
Established golf club providing an 18-hole course and clubhouse facilities nearby.
Local education and training provider supporting skills development and community participation.
Local business network representing traders and enterprises across the town.
Properties For Sale near Balscadden
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