Property market | £489,874 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Edinburgh (7.6 miles) | |
Broadband | 92.2mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Community | Median age is 36.5 | Happiness is Above Average for City of Edinburgh, Average for UK | |
Crime | 28.0 burglaries per 1k people (Edinburgh, City of) | |
Commute (approx) | - Edinburgh Waverley (3 mins) - Glasgow Queen Street (54 mins) - Glasgow Central (64 mins) | |
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£489,874 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Edinburgh (7.6 miles) | |
92.2mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 36.5 | Happiness is Above Average for City of Edinburgh, Average for UK | |
28.0 burglaries per 1k people (Edinburgh, City of) | |
- Edinburgh Waverley (3 mins) - Glasgow Queen Street (54 mins) - Glasgow Central (64 mins) | |
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South Leith has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Commercial Street Edinburgh, Asda Leith Superstore, Farmfoods Leith Edinburgh, Farmfoods Seafield Road Edinburgh, Iceland Easter Road, Lidl Easter Road Pilrig Edinburgh, Lidl Leith Edinburgh, M&S Meadowbank Edinburgh Outlet, M&S Ocean Terminal SF, Sainsburys Edinburgh Bernard Street Local, Sainsburys Edunburgh Shrubhill Local, Sainsburys Meadowbank, Tesco Edinburgh Great Junction Street Express, Tesco Edinburgh Leith Superstore, Tesco Edinburgh Leith Walk Express, Tesco Picardy Place Edinburgh Express. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Abode Cafe Bar, ANDERSONS BAR, Barologist, Bowlers Rest, Bundits of Leith, Carrier Quarters, ELVIS SHAKESPEARE, FOUR IN HAND, Fox's Bar, Genting Casin... (see map below for more bars and associated links).
The property market in South Leith has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £803,969, which is up 8.4% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £489,874 (up 4.8% on last year) , a terraced house £392,233 (up 4.8% on last year) and a flat £257,792. Property prices in South Leith are similar to the average property prices across City of Edinburgh and are much higher compared to other locations with a similar density in Scotland. When looking at the annual change in property prices in South Leith, prices have risen at a similar rate compared to the annual average price change seen across the City of Edinburgh region.
Property data is based on City of Edinburgh level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of South Leith, or click here to browse the longer list of South Leith property transactions from 2023.
Address | Details |
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Station | Distance from South Leith | Commute options |
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Edinburgh Waverley | 2 miles |
- Glasgow Queen Street (75 mins - ScotRail - £404 monthly fare) View details - Glasgow Central (85 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Brunstane A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Edinburgh Waverley (15 mins - ScotRail - £64 monthly fare) View details - Glasgow Queen Street (1 change(s) - 80 mins - ScotRail - £493 monthly fare) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 90 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 177 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Newcraighall A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -7% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Edinburgh Waverley (20 mins - ScotRail - £69 monthly fare) View details - Glasgow Queen Street (1 change(s) - 84 mins - ScotRail - £481 monthly fare) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 94 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Shawfair A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +13% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Edinburgh Waverley (30 mins - ScotRail - £92 monthly fare) View details - Glasgow Queen Street (1 change(s) - 90 mins - ScotRail) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 100 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Eskbank A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 10 miles |
- Edinburgh Waverley (39 mins - ScotRail - £119 monthly fare) View details - Glasgow Queen Street (1 change(s) - 95 mins - ScotRail) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 105 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in City of Edinburgh is very fast (93mbps). South Leith is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 92.2mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the South Leith level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 92.2 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 100.0% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.0% |
Crime stats were found at the Edinburgh, City of level:
Type | Scotland | Edinburgh, City of |
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Total Crimes (per 10,000 people) | 524 | 607 |
Housebreaking (per 10,000 people) | 16 | 28 |
Common Assault (per 10,000 people) | 17 | 14 |
Community & Public Order Offences (per 10,000 people) | 107 | 117 |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 10,000 | Schools nearby |
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South Leith, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Cramond, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Bonaly, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Bruntsfield, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Cammo, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Colinton, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Fairmilehead, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Leith, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Liberton, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Marchmont, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Morningside, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local John Lewis Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Ravelston, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Name | Property | Crimes per 10,000 | Schools nearby |
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South Leith, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Cramond, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Bonaly, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Bruntsfield, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Cammo, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Colinton, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Fairmilehead, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Leith, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Liberton, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Marchmont, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Morningside, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local John Lewis Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
Ravelston, City of Edinburgh Affordability: Very expensive Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local John Lewis Near the coast | Semi-detached: £489,874 Detached: £803,969 | 607 | Primary: Secondary: |
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