Why aren't areas like Beaumont and Walkinstown more popular.

There's nothing wrong with buying a house that needs work, but that's not an option for everyone. Indeed, there is a lot to be said for being able to move in without the hassle and expense of doing work, even if it's DIY.

Speaking personally, I would have no issue at all with these areas. The only drawback is the proximity to DCU, which means students.

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Both middle class areas. I’d say popular enough with middle income earners.

Well built houses, decent space,not many can afford these without a large mortgage. ,

I know that, I used to live in the area. All I am saying is, if Im going to spend 448k for a 3 bedroom house, I wouldnt want to be sharing a bathroom with 2+ additional people.

Thats why I was questioning the good value assertion.

Those in middle class Beaumont keep buckets in the wardrobe. Is that not good enough for you?

Anyone how these areas obtain their official designation? I would like to make a submission to have some areas around here upgraded.

Populations change over time. The wealthy townhouses of Georgian Dublin became the squalid tenements. People paying massive prices for apartments down around the IFSC and over on Grand Canal Dock which would have been almost no-go areas for the same people a generation earlier. That said, I think there is also a bit of a bang of snobbery off those trying to convince others that certain rougher areas are now "middle class" …. perhaps because they don't want to be categorised as "lower" or "working" themselves.

All this class discussion reminds me of this sketch.

I don't see how this relates to ensuite bathrooms…

Implicit class distinction? What?

The houses in that area don't have ensuites because they're older houses. Ensuites didn't become standard until what, 30 years ago? A house in Blackrock or Stillorgan of the same era wouldn't have an ensuite either, unless it was added.

Their locations are convenient, but unless you were visiting a mate there, I don't think either suburb has much craic or scenery to offer, like say Clontarf. That isn't to say the areas are bad because I don't think they are, they're just heavily residential.

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Beaumont is a shameful area. No one wants to admit living there. If the tell someone from Finglas that they live in Beaumont it will spark jealousy and maybe result in a dig. If they tell someone from Clontarf they live in Beaumont the reaction will be one of disdain or pity. If you ever ask a person from Beaumont where they live, they will look sheepish, then look down at their shoes and say they live near Artane or some such. They will never ever admit to living in Beaumont.

Eh what? I've never that before in my life! 😂 I grew up in Artane & still know a lot of people who are in Artane & Beaumont. Never had anyone deny living in Beaumont. I've heard some people say they're from Beaumont & go on to further explain that it's near Artane as more people would know Artane but that's it. And Clontarf people who look down on others for where they live need to cop on. Maybe people from Beaumont who are saying it to people from Clontarf are avoiding the agro from a toolbag commenting on where they live in such a way. Says less about Beaumont - more about Clontarf.

Clontarf actually doesn't have much in terms of shops compared to Beaumont. Most of Clontarf isn't actually full of sights to see. It also has quite a few ex-council houses and very small properties. It is a nice area but not that practical without driving. The Dart station is also far away from what most people consider Clontarf

Most of Clontarf is not by the coast and would be a lengthy walk to the coast from a lot of the area. The coast is nearly as equally accessible to those in Beaumont, Killester and Donnycarney by bicycle and car. You shop more than you look at the sea