Realvian
81
Score
81 out of 100
EH6Strong liveabilityScotland

Leith, Edinburgh

The new tram line and a decade of regeneration have made Leith one of the strongest combined growth-and-yield propositions in the UK, with a food scene to match.

Average price
£298,000
Average rent
£1,420/mo
Gross yield
6.4%
5-year growth
+29.7%
Investment score
87/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
21 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

The Realvian Score for Leith is a weighted composite of the dimensions below, each normalised against national data so areas remain comparable across cities.

  • Schools
    78

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    89

    Rail, tram and bus connectivity plus commute times to the city centre

  • Safety
    70

    Recorded crime per 1,000 residents, indexed against the national average

  • Green space
    72

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    92

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    68

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

Leith against the edinburgh average

Strengths

  • Trams to Newhaven now operational
  • Strong yield and growth simultaneously
  • Waterfront and notable restaurant scene

Things to weigh

  • Quality varies significantly by street
  • Some blocks have high factoring fees

Local services

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Location is real ONS data — liveability scores are still illustrative

Data updated 16 August 2026. Figures are indicative and derived from public sources including HM Land Registry, ONS and Police.uk. Not financial advice — verify independently before making a purchase decision.