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cotland’s newest city, Dunfermline, is without a
doubt rising in popularity. During the pandemic,
Sthe then-town saw a huge boost in property
Dunfermline small, central flats to larger houses in the Dunfermline
sales, as city dwellers in their droves relocated from
Dreaming of
area, making the most of more affordable property
prices, the option of work-from-home spaces and
gardens, and great commuter links into Edinburgh – as
well as all the amenities you’d expect from a city, right
on your doorstep.
Since that time, Dunfermline has consistently been
one of, if not the most popular places in Fife to
We share why Fife’s property hotspot could be the buy property. Offering property at a much more
affordable price for buyers at all stages, the city has a
location of your next home.
broad appeal to everyone from first-time buyers and
property investors, to growing families looking to put
down roots.

The average property price in Dunfermline for 2023
was £193,020. By comparison, the average price in
Edinburgh was over £100,000 more, at £293,800. Those
figures rise if you are hoping to buy a family home;
the average three-bed house in Dunfermline would
set you back £200,747 – meanwhile, in Edinburgh, the
same would cost £371,632. It’s little wonder so many
family buyers are opting to settle down in Dunfermline.

Dunfermline offers residents the opportunity to enjoy
everything they love about a city lifestyle, without
the expense – and here we’ll cover a few more of the
reasons why this young city could be a fantastic place
for your next home.

Education
Dunfermline is especially popular with family buyers,
with three-bedroom houses being the most frequently
purchased property type there during 2023. The city is
well-equipped for families, offering 14 primary schools
and four high schools, including Dunfermline High,
which is one of the oldest schools in Scotland.

There is also Calaiswood School for additional support
needs, while Fife College’s Halbeath campus is ideally
located for older children. There are also plans to
open a second Dunfermline campus of the College in
Pittencrieff Park Summer 2025.

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