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Bruntsfield
for families
The best areas

Bruntsfield and Morningside
Just a short bus ride south of the city centre, Bruntsfield and
Morningside are fantastic areas for many people who wish
to live in Edinburgh. Both areas offer a collection of lovely
bars, restaurants, cafes and independent shops as well as
being close to The Meadows and Blackford Hill. The areas
are particularly great for families due to the proximity to
Boroughmuir High School.
Purchasing your forever home can be a time-consuming experience The average house prices in Bruntsfield and Morningside are
and there are a lot of factors to consider such as commuting time and View from £375,012 and £376,464 respectively.
proximity to schools. Read on to find our guide to the best places for Corstorphine Hill
families to live.

North Berwick
rying to decide on the right location for for the airport, which is just 15 minutes away Moving further afield does not
a family home can be tricky – you need by bus. always mean it is hard to access the
Tto consider school catchment areas, the Capital. North Berwick is popular
green spaces nearby and the availability of The suburb is also great for those who like with families due to its beautiful
family-friendly activities. spending time outdoors, with lots of green beaches, well-regarded schools
spaces nearby including Corstorphine Hill. It’s and a regular and fast train service
Here are some of our favourite areas to live in also perfect for golfers with numerous clubs running to Edinburgh Waverley.
Edinburgh, Fife, the Lothians and the Borders. in the area, including Ravelston, Carrick Knowe
and the Royal Burgess.
The average house price in North
Corstorphine Berwick is £458,166.
Corstorphine is a highly desirable suburb to For families, there are also many highly
the west of Edinburgh, with a busy high street regarded primary and secondary schools in the
with many independent shops and cafes. The area, both state and private.
area also benefits from good public transport
links to the city centre which can be reached The average house price in Corstorphine is
in 20 minutes on the bus. It is also convenient £344,606.
North Berwick

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