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Report reveals the best postcodes for rental property in Edinburgh
Edinburgh property portal ESPC has revealed the capital’s top-performing rental postcodes for Q4 2025, highlighting where buy-to-let investors are achieving the strongest returns.
Using rental data from Citylets alongside ESPC’s latest house-price analysis, the report identifies the areas that delivered the most attractive yields between October and December.
From waterfront districts to well-connected urban neighbourhoods, the study notes that tenant demand remains robust, driven by professionals, students and families seeking quality homes in desirable locations.
The EH5 postcode, covering Granton and Trinity, emerged as a standout performer thanks to its growing popularity among renters drawn to coastal living and ongoing regeneration.
With good transport links, expanding amenities and access to green spaces, EH5 appeals to young professionals and families alike. One-bedroom properties achieved an impressive average yield of 7.1 per cent, while two-bedroom homes followed closely with a yield of 6.8 per cent.
The vibrant EH6 district, encompassing Leith and Newhaven, continued to attract strong tenant interest. Known for its lively waterfront, restaurants, bars and cultural venues, EH6 remains a firm favourite among young professionals and creatives. One- and two-bedroom properties each returned an average yield of 6.4 per cent, while three-bedroom homes produced 5.6 per cent.
The EH8 area, covering Abbeyhill and Willowbrae, proved to be a reliable and diverse rental hotspot. Its proximity to the city centre, Holyrood Park and Edinburgh’s universities makes it appealing to students, professionals and families. Two-bedroom properties led performance with an average yield of 6.9 per cent, while one-bedroom homes returned 6.1 per cent and three-bedroom properties achieved 5.8 per cent.
To the west of the city centre, EH11 – home to popular areas such as Gorgie and Dalry – delivered some of the strongest results across Edinburgh. Benefiting from comparatively affordable property prices and excellent transport connections, the area continues to draw a wide tenant base.
One-bedroom properties recorded an average yield of 6.3 per cent, two-bedroom homes achieved 6.7 per cent, and three-bedroom properties stood out with an exceptional 7.2 per cent, making EH11 one of the top-performing postcodes for larger rental homes.
In EH14, covering Slateford and Chesser, one-bedroom properties achieved a yield of 6.6 per cent, while two-bedroom homes delivered 6.5 per cent.
Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC Lettings, said: “The final quarter of 2025 ended the year on a quiet note, with the market remaining relatively calm as with see more equilibrium in the supply and demand chain. Last year was difficult for landlords in the private-rental sector with many considering their place in the industry.
“What we have learned is that private landlords play an essential role within Scottish housing and provide much-needed homes. We hope that the Scottish government can offer support to landlords to encourage new growth within the industry.”
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