About Walkinstown
Walkinstown is a settled, mainly residential suburb in south-west Dublin, within the D12 area and close to Crumlin, Drimnagh, Greenhills, Perrystown and Ballymount. It has a practical, well-connected character, with established housing estates alongside busy commercial roads and employment areas around Long Mile Road and Western Parkway. Everyday shopping is centred on Walkinstown Shopping Centre, with Dunnes Stores and nearby Ashleaf Shopping Centre providing supermarkets, services and food outlets. Residents also have access to pharmacies such as Lloyds Pharmacy, while Parkmore and the wider Ballymount area add further retail, business and leisure choices. The area is served by frequent Dublin Bus routes and is convenient for the Naas Road, M50 and Red Cow interchange, making commuting by car relatively straightforward, although traffic can be heavy at peak times. There are cafés, takeaways, restaurants and traditional pubs around Walkinstown, Crumlin and the adjoining suburbs, with a broader choice available in Dublin city centre. Families are close to primary and secondary schools, local parks, sports clubs and community facilities, while the nearby Grand Canal, Tymon Park and larger leisure venues provide additional recreation. Walkinstown’s location between established neighbourhoods and major employment corridors makes it a convenient base for commuters seeking suburban amenities without being far from central Dublin.
Property Market in Walkinstown
Based on 38 properties for sale in Walkinstown
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Walkinstown
Schools
Established secondary school serving students from Walkinstown and surrounding south-west Dublin neighbourhoods.
Well-known girls’ secondary school accessible from Walkinstown by bus and local roads.
Local primary-school provision serving families in nearby Crumlin and adjoining residential areas.
Community secondary school serving Greenhills, Walkinstown and neighbouring Dublin 12 districts.
Nearby further-education college offering post-school courses and vocational learning opportunities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Frequent local services connect Walkinstown with Crumlin, the city centre and surrounding suburbs.
Major junction linking Walkinstown Avenue, Long Mile Road and routes towards Crumlin.
Important radial route providing access towards the city, Newlands and west Dublin.
Nearby Red Line stop connecting west Dublin with the city centre and The Point.
Accessible via the Red Cow area for journeys around Dublin and beyond.
Amenities
Convenient local centre with supermarkets, services, cafés and everyday retail facilities.
Major supermarket and department-store retailer serving weekly shopping and household needs.
Nearby Crumlin shopping centre with retail units, food outlets and local services.
Local pharmacy providing prescriptions, health advice and everyday healthcare products.
Retail and business area offering practical services and commercial units near Walkinstown.
Established office and commercial centre serving businesses near the Naas Road corridor.
Large nearby park with walking routes, open space, sports facilities and family recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local community football club providing organised sporting activities for children and adults.
Established nearby football club serving players and families across south-west Dublin.
Local community organisation supporting neighbourhood activities and resident engagement.
Wide range of trade, logistics, retail and service businesses close to Walkinstown.
Neighbourhood venues provide casual meals, coffee and traditional pub settings for residents.
Properties For Sale near Walkinstown
Nearby Areas
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