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The best property postcodes for
Edinburgh investors

We reveal the top-performing Edinburgh postcodes in terms EH8 spans popular districts such as Meadowbank, Abbeyhill, Holyrood,
of rental yields for the second quarter of 2025. Newington and Willowbrae, offering a varied housing stock from modern
flats to traditional family homes. The area appeals to a wide demographic
including students at the University of Edinburgh, young professionals
SPC has unveiled the Capital’s Drawing on rental data from Citylets seeking quick commutes, and families looking for larger homes close to
strongest-performing rental postcodes combined with ESPC’s latest house price good schools. Yields were particularly impressive: one-beds achieved 6.9%,
E for the second quarter of 2025, insights, the figures highlight the areas that two-beds 6.7%, and three-beds stood out at 8.6%.
revealing where buy-to-let investors are achieved the most attractive yields between
seeing the best returns. April and June. Five postcodes in particular
stood out for solid investor performance.

EH11 delivered some of the Capital’s strongest results, thanks in part to its
mix of affordable property prices and growing tenant demand. Covering
The EH1 postcode, spanning the Old Town and Princes Street, remains one areas west of the city centre, including Gorgie, Dalry, and Polwarth, alongside
of Edinburgh’s most desirable rental hotspots. Tenants are drawn to its the established and attractive neighbourhoods of Shandon and Slateford,
historic setting, cultural attractions, and unbeatable transport links. Yields EH11 offers something for everyone, from students and graduates to young
were robust across property types: one-bedroom homes returned 5.8%, families. Yields were healthy across the board, with one-beds returning
two-beds 6.2%, and three-beds reached 6.6%. For landlords, the area 6.0% and two-beds averaging 6.3%. However, the real standout was three-
offers the dual benefit of strong yields and long-term capital appreciation bedroom properties, which achieved an exceptional 9.3% yield - the highest
thanks to its prime location. recorded in the city during this period.

EH5 covers a diverse range of neighbourhoods, from the leafy, sought- Nicky Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings, said: “Traditionally, one- and two-bedroom
after streets of Trinity and Inverleith to more affordable districts such as “Q2 has started to see an upturn in new homes have delivered the highest yields
Granton, Pilton, Crewe and Newhaven. This mix of property types gives landlords looking to move into the private in the Capital. However, in Q2 of 2025,
the area wide-ranging appeal near the coast, from professionals looking rental sector with more people looking three-bedroom properties in several
for elegant period homes to younger renters seeking good value. Yields to invest. We’ve also seen an increase in desirable areas of Edinburgh performed
reflect this growing demand, with one-bedroom properties achieving a property owners choosing to rent out their exceptionally well, reflecting increased
notable 7.0%, while two-beds returned an average of 5.9%. existing properties rather than sell, allowing demand from families seeking larger rental
them to be more flexible with when they homes in desirable areas.”
may want to sell in future whilst being able
to achieve an income from the property. For more from ESPC, or to view properties
Demand remains high as always with one- currently on the market, visit espc.com
bedroom properties in central locations
The EH6 postcode, covering Leith and its surrounding areas, continues to being the more sought after.”
build on its reputation as one of Edinburgh’s trendiest and most vibrant
neighbourhoods. With its array of bars, restaurants, independent shops,
and cultural venues, coupled with excellent tram connectivity into the city
centre, Leith remains a magnet for tenants across all age groups. Properties
here performed well, with two-bed homes averaging a 6.0% yield, while one-
ESPC Lettings is an Edinburgh letting agent. We can help with marketing your rental property and finding the right tenants.
and three-bed properties performed slightly better, both returning 6.1%. Contact the team on 0131 253 2847 or landlord@espc.com.

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