Living In Rathdrum, Wicklow

Yes, now €330k for the standard 3 bed semi-d … though how much was it in phase one? 290k??

I ask because I have noticed (not least in myself) that a one year rise form 300k to 330k (e.g.) is seen as “crazy!” when in fact it is simply 10% over the year when some of the ingredients of the cost have risen more than 50% … It’s the fact that that “small” rise takes something from just-within-reach to out-of-reach that prompts that sense of panic and that it’s all gone “crazy’ … At least in my humble opinion.

But yes, notwithstanding, these are almost unreal prices … the equivalent in Wicklow town is around 400k (365k for a duplex, not even an semi-d) …

Yes, it's a very big annual rise alright, though not so surprising for the new builds given soaring costs of materials and shortages of labour ... impossible to tell which way it will go but those who are predicting a big bust on the model of the 2008-09 crash tend to forget that supply, demand, and regulation of lending are all very different now than back then. That said, if I was 20 years younger, I'd probably decide to sit this out, but I don't have that particular luxury at my age where each passing year means a smaller mortgage for me.

And Stewart’s Hall upped their prices from 315 and 320 to 320 and 325… bit opportunistic to send out the prices as a feeler and then adjust based on interest/demand… prefer the usual approach from developers - fixed prices per phase. That kind of approach doesn’t bode well for when house finishes are being finalised etc.

Agree pretty much with this with the exception of “village” 🙂.

long past been a village.

Yep I moved to the Rathdrum area in 2018 and its amazing how much housing has come onboard in the 4 years since with practically nothing in the way of infrastructure or amenity improvements. Fair enough the new library and primary care centre are in but the main street through the town is not fit for purpose because of all the double parking going on. It's the usual planning idiocy though, build the houses and only then worry about amenities and services.

What are the commuting options to Dublin? Just the train at stupid o clock? I don't see any bus options online.

Having lived here in Rathdrum for 15 years and married to a local I'd have a few observations.

With all the new housing it should force the powers that be to build a new primary school. A large mixed school. Ridiculous that in 2022 its still split into a boys primary and girls primary school.

The main street is a shambles. Awful job trying to get up an down it. It should be made one way especially as the outer ring road is there.

Shopping is limited and expensive.

Big Lack of amenities or infrastructure but hopefully that will have to come with the hundreds of house being built

People are lovely in my experience. Very friendly and a relaxed calm place to live with little(to my knowledge) anti-social behavior.

15 mins from the beach in Brittas Bay

Train link even if only twice a day

A good and active GAA club. There is also soccer,rugby, gymnastics etc.

Avondale house and glendalough on your doorstep.

Not too far from with bigger shopping towns of Wicklownor Arklow.

I'm from the Midlands and to be honest after living here I'd never go back. I really like Rathdrum!

Mostly yes.. or drive to a park and ride for the Luas or Dart