Realvian
89
Score
89 out of 100
EH4Exceptional liveabilityScotland

Stockbridge, Edinburgh

A village within the city, with an exceptional independent high street, the Water of Leith walkway, and access to both the New Town and Botanics.

Average price
£468,000
Average rent
£1,720/mo
Gross yield
4.4%
5-year growth
+17.4%
Investment score
76/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
26 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

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

  • Schools
    92

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    86

    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
    90

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    94

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    48

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

Stockbridge against the edinburgh average

Strengths

  • Outstanding amenity score
  • Water of Leith walkway
  • Very low crime

Things to weigh

  • Expensive relative to Edinburgh median
  • Limited parking

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.