Realvian
82
Score
82 out of 100
EH15Strong liveabilityScotland

Portobello, Edinburgh

Edinburgh's seaside suburb, with a promenade and sandy beach two miles from the city centre. Increasingly popular with families leaving the more expensive central districts.

Average price
£328,000
Average rent
£1,390/mo
Gross yield
5.8%
5-year growth
+24.6%
Investment score
81/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
25 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

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

  • Schools
    83

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    76

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

  • Safety
    84

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

  • Green space
    89

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    82

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    65

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

Portobello against the edinburgh average

Strengths

  • Beach and promenade
  • Low crime
  • Good balance of growth and yield

Things to weigh

  • Bus-dependent — no rail station
  • Coastal exposure on some properties

Local services

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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.