Northern Cross Neighbourhood Guide
Dublin
About Northern Cross
Northern Cross is a modern mixed residential, business and retail quarter in north Dublin, within the D17 area and close to Balgriffin, Clarehall, Darndale and Belmayne. Built around the Malahide Road and the M50 interchange, it has a practical, suburban character, with apartment developments and newer housing alongside offices, hotels and commercial services. Residents benefit from straightforward road access for commuting, while Dublin Bus routes connect the area with the city centre, the airport and surrounding northside suburbs. Clarehall Shopping Centre is the main everyday retail destination, with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and other services nearby. The locality also has convenient access to restaurants and hotel bars around Northern Cross, while a wider choice of pubs and dining is available in Clarehall, Baldoyle, Donaghmede and Malahide. Families are close to primary and secondary schools in Belmayne, Clarehall and the wider Dublin 17 area, with Dublin City University and other further-education options reachable by public transport. Leisure opportunities include nearby parks, sports clubs and the coastal amenities of Portmarnock and Baldoyle, while Dublin Airport is only a short drive away. Overall, Northern Cross suits commuters and households wanting newer housing, retail convenience and strong access to the M50, airport and north Dublin coastline.
Property Market in Northern Cross
Based on 7 properties for sale in Northern Cross
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Northern Cross
Schools
Mixed primary school serving the growing Belmayne and north Dublin residential communities.
Mixed second-level school providing post-primary education in the Belmayne area.
Community-focused post-primary school serving students from surrounding north Dublin neighbourhoods.
Nearby family services include childcare and community-based early learning facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent northside services connect Northern Cross with the city and coastal suburbs.
Convenient motorway access supports journeys around Dublin and to national routes.
Major international airport is approximately fifteen minutes away by car, traffic permitting.
DART and commuter rail services provide access to Dublin city and northern coastal towns.
Important northside transport corridor linking the area with Donaghmede, city routes and Malahide.
Amenities
Main nearby retail centre with supermarket, cafés, restaurants, pharmacy and everyday services.
Visit website ↗Large airport hotel offering accommodation, dining and drinks close to Northern Cross.
Nearby hotel with restaurant and bar facilities, popular for airport-related stays and meetings.
Historic estate with landscaped grounds, playgrounds, woodland walks and family attractions nearby.
Extensive north Dublin parkland with walks, sports pitches, gardens and playground facilities.
Established shopping centre with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and a broad range of services.
Residents have wider gym and leisure choices in nearby hotels and community facilities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Convenient cluster of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pharmacies and independent local services.
Neighbourhood facility hosting family services, activities, meetings and community programmes.
Nearby open space supports informal recreation, walking and local sporting activity.
Hotels, restaurants and bars along the corridor provide convenient dining and evening options.
A range of football, GAA and other community sports clubs operate nearby.
Properties For Sale near Northern Cross
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