Hi,
yeah my wife and I bought a house in that estate last year and we are very happy.
number 14 takes a while to get into town at peak times (there are loads of schools that way - so anything between 35 and 60 mins, it also depends if you get off at camden street or go all the way to o'connell st), any other time is much quicker.
the luas is you best option to get into town (15 mins walk and you are in ballaly, 10 more mins and you are in stephens green)
we also have the aircoach that goes to the airport every hour and costs 9 eur per person
we dont have any kids so dont know anything about a creche. However there are a handful of well established schools in the area, so that is always a good point.
Superquinn around the corner is a great shop although a bit dear.
The pubs (ballinteer house and the coach house) are alright. The eden is quite nice, although a bit of a trek from the estate.
Also marlay park and the mountains are a handy thing if you like the outdoors.
There is a pool and a gym next to the school at the bottom of the estate. I havent used it myself but I heard is good.
No problems are at all with antisocial behaviour, and all the neighbors have been very welcoming and there seems to be a good community spirit.
Hope that helps