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AREA SPOTLIGHT

Property Hotspots: ver the past two years, demand has grown for
East Fife Ochanging lifestyles and new priorities have drawn

properties in the towns and villages of East Fife, as

buyers into making their dreams of a new pace of life a reality.

From busy market towns to quaint coastal hamlets, East Fife
has it all, and it’s no wonder that the region has seen an influx
of new residents. After two years of increasing demand, there
seems to be no end to the desire for starting afresh in this
We take a closer look at the most popular corner of the country.
areas of East Fife for buyers to call home.
Based on ESPC data, we take a look at the six most popular
areas of East Fife from 2021 – could one of them be where
you find your dream home?
St Andrews
St Andrews
Historic St Andrews was the most popular spot for East Fife
buyers during 2021, with the highest volume of property sales
recorded in the region. It’s no surprise that this particular
location is so highly sought-after – with the stunning West
Sands beach and a number of historic golf courses, not to
mention a plethora of bars and restaurants, independent
boutiques, lavish hotels and of course, the world-famous
University and excellent schooling options, St Andrews offers
just about everything a buyer could hope to find.

House prices in St Andrews are usually above those of its
neighbours, with the average selling price for 2021 at £361,988.

Kirkcaldy
The largest town in Fife, Kirkcaldy is popular with commuters
thanks to its great links to Edinburgh and Dundee – just 50
minutes by road to either destination. Offering a wealth of
great amenities including museums, theatres, art galleries,
leisure centres, parks and even an ice rink, Kirkcaldy is a great
place for families in particular, so it’s no shock to see it as
the second-most popular place for East Fife buyers last year.
There’s an abundance of schools to choose from, including
independent and assisted-learning options, plus Fife College
is also in the town.

Kirkcaldy’s house prices are generally more affordable than
the Scottish average, which is great for first-time buyers. The
2021 average was £167,496.

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