Realvian
92
Score
92 out of 100
EH3Exceptional liveabilityScotland

New Town, Edinburgh

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and Edinburgh's premier residential and commercial district. Exceptional across nearly every dimension except affordability.

Average price
£512,000
Average rent
£1,850/mo
Gross yield
4.3%
5-year growth
+18.9%
Investment score
77/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
27 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

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

  • Schools
    94

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    93

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

  • Safety
    88

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

  • Green space
    84

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    96

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    42

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

New Town against the edinburgh average

Strengths

  • UNESCO World Heritage Georgian architecture
  • Best amenity score in the dataset
  • Very strong transport and walkability

Things to weigh

  • Strict listed-building and conservation controls
  • Short-term-let licensing restricts Airbnb strategies

Local services

Businesses serving New Town

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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.