A guide to Edinburgh's neighbourhoods

Start with the factors that shape your day-to-day life, including commute, budget, property type, local amenities, green space and how close you want to be to the city centre. Milards can help you compare available homes across different Edinburgh neighbourhoods and narrow the search around the areas that best match your priorities.

Professionals rent across Edinburgh, but central and well-connected areas such as New Town, Stockbridge, Haymarket and Leith can be particularly appealing. The best fit depends on where you work, how you travel and whether you prioritise city-centre convenience, neighbourhood character or more residential surroundings.

Areas such as Morningside, Corstorphine, Portobello and South Queensferry can appeal to families looking for a more residential setting, local amenities and access to outdoor space. The right choice will also depend on the individual property, transport needs, budget and the facilities that matter to your household.

Marchmont is particularly well known for its proximity to the University of Edinburgh and the Meadows, while Old Town, Bruntsfield and parts of Leith can also appeal to students depending on campus, budget and transport. Availability, property type and HMO licensing can affect which homes are suitable for shared student households.

Haymarket is one of the city's main transport hubs, while Leith has tram and bus connections and Corstorphine is well placed for routes towards the city centre and airport. South Queensferry also offers road, bus and nearby rail links. The best location depends on the journey you need to make most often.

There is no single best Edinburgh neighbourhood for every investor. Milards looks at purchase price, achievable rent, tenant demand, property condition, likely maintenance, compliance requirements and your wider strategy. Established areas including New Town, Stockbridge, Marchmont, Leith and others can suit different objectives for different reasons.