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Edinburgh has long been a property hotspot, attracting residents from all over the
world who dream of calling this beautiful capital city their home. It also has many attractive neighbourhoods, all offering something unique to those who choose to live there.
Property website, ESPC, has been a ‘go-to’ resource for buying, selling, renting and letting property for more than half a century – here it shares with us a list of the most in-demand pockets of the capital to purchase a home, and why they’re so popular with such a broad array of buyers:
Leith
This vibrant, edgy corner of the capital appeals to a vast range of buyers, and whether you love traditional tenements with period features or glossy, modern apartments, Leith can offer it all – and the recently expanded tram line makes it better than ever.
With local amenities including chic drinking spots and top restaurants boasting some of Scotland’s finest chefs, Leith is also home to an incredibly creative culture, with a range of independent and contemporary galleries, including the Corn Exchange Gallery, as well as the Leith Festival.
Average selling price: £243,764
Corstorphine
Corstorphine is a hugely popular area, and it’s easy to see why. It offers an array of local amenities, from shopping centres to local restaurants and even the Zoo, plus, it’s in the catchment area for good local schools.
Corstorphine is also within walking distance to Murrayfield Stadium, and has several bus links into the city centre or out to the airport if you’re travelling further afield.
Average selling price: £321,278
South Queensferry
For those seeking somewhere a bit more rural, but which still has great access to
Edinburgh’s city centre, the quaint picture-postcard town of South Queensferry is a very popular choice.
Flanked by the three iconic Forth Bridges overhead, South Queensferry offers much
to enjoy for residents of all ages, including plentiful shops, bars and restaurants;
excellent transport links; and good local schooling.
Average selling price: £310,202
Morningside
Often referred to as Edinburgh’s poshest neighbourhood, it’s no surprise to see the
popularity of Morningside. This charming area offers excellent amenities, from
artisan bakeries to independent cinemas, is within walking distance of the city centre
itself, and is in the catchment area for some of Edinburgh’s most highly regarded schools.
Morningside is near Braidburn Valley Park and the Hermitage of Braid, as well as other
green spaces, such as the Meadows and Bruntsfield Links.
Average selling price: £419,487
Trinity
Trinity, on the northern coast of the city, is an area that’s rapidly increasing in
popularity. This pretty, well-heeled suburb boasts quaint parks, beautiful traditional
buildings and is just a stone’s throw from the waterfront at Newhaven, as well as within walking distance of both Leith and Stockbridge.
Trinity is close to Victoria Park, where there is easy access to playgrounds and sports facilities. Ocean Terminal shopping centre is nearby, for a range of shops and restaurants, and a cinema.
Average selling price: £333,669
