Churchtown Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Churchtown
Churchtown is a well-established south Dublin suburb in the D14 area, positioned between Dundrum, Milltown, Rathfarnham and Rathgar. It has a largely residential character, with mature streets, established housing, good local services and a convenient position close to the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. Daily life is centred on nearby shopping at Nutgrove Shopping Centre and the local Churchtown and Rathfarnham villages, where residents find supermarkets, cafés, takeaways, pubs and practical services. Nutgrove provides particularly convenient access to Tesco, Nutgrove Post Office and familiar food outlets, including McDonald’s and Burger King. The area is well placed for families, with several respected primary and secondary schools in Churchtown, Rathfarnham, Dundrum and nearby suburbs. Commuters can use frequent Dublin Bus services towards the city centre, while Dundrum Luas station and road links such as the R112 and M50 are within straightforward reach. Green space, sports clubs and leisure facilities are also close by, including Bushy Park, Marley Park and the amenities around Dundrum Town Centre. The nearby villages add a broader choice of restaurants, cafés and traditional pubs, while landmarks such as Rathfarnham Castle and Airfield Estate are accessible for recreation and weekend outings.
Property Market in Churchtown
Based on 46 properties for sale in Churchtown
Property types
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New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Churchtown
Schools
Established girls’ secondary school serving families across south Dublin suburbs.
Local primary school providing education for children in the Churchtown area.
Senior primary school serving older primary pupils in south Dublin.
Independent co-educational school located near Ballinteer and Marley Park.
Jesuit boys’ secondary school in nearby Ranelagh, accessible from Churchtown.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent services connect Churchtown with Dundrum, Rathmines and Dublin city centre.
Green Line station providing city-centre and northside connections via Dundrum.
Key south Dublin routes linking Churchtown with Rathfarnham, Terenure and the city.
Accessible orbital motorway connecting the area with Dublin Airport and wider Leinster.
Amenities
Convenient neighbourhood shopping centre with retail, services, food and everyday essentials.
Visit website ↗Supermarket serving regular grocery shopping and household needs beside Nutgrove Centre.
Local postal and everyday counter services within the Nutgrove shopping area.
Visit website ↗Familiar fast-food restaurant providing takeaway and family dining near the centre.
Quick-service burger restaurant serving residents and shoppers at Nutgrove.
Large nearby park with sports pitches, walking routes, playgrounds and a café.
Historic castle and public grounds offering a distinctive cultural destination nearby.
Visit website ↗Local Clubs & Businesses
Local athletics club supporting running, training and community sporting activities.
Established nearby Gaelic games club with strong youth and community participation.
Major nearby retail destination with shops, restaurants, cinema and leisure facilities.
Working farm and heritage estate in Dundrum offering gardens, food and family activities.
Cluster of retailers, cafés, services and food outlets supporting everyday local life.
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