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AREA SPOTLIGHT
Go West

We explore Edinburgh West, an ideal place for
buyers on a range of budgets.

f you’re looking for a home in Edinburgh, Let’s take a closer look at everything Edinburgh Union Canal
it’s not surprising if you feel overwhelmed West has to offer.
Iby the options. Edinburgh offers a wealth
of properties to choose from, in a vast range Education If gigs are your thing, this part of town is also play park, outdoor gym equipment and a
of areas, spanning an even broader scale of home to the O2 Academy Edinburgh, with games area, perfect for hockey and basketball.
budgets. Schooling is a serious subject when it comes upcoming shows including Keane, Shed Seven
to choosing a location, especially if you have and Skerryvore – something for everyone!
a young family or are planning to start one. There’s also the picturesque Harrison Park,
Speaking of budgets, the neighbourhoods Edinburgh West’s neighbourhoods fall within overlooking the Union Canal and offering a
to the west are where you might find a more the catchment for four secondary schools, Sport sun-soaked place to relax and unwind with
affordable home than in other areas of the family or friends.
Capital. The average selling price for property including the highly rated Firrhill High School, Sports fans will find plenty to love in this neck
which is the third-best school in Edinburgh
in Edinburgh West is £204,429, making it a in 2024, and 24th in the overall rankings for of the woods. Alongside Murrayfield, there’s If you’re a keen cyclist, you can join the
great option for first-time buyers and young Scotland. Alongside this, residents could Tynecastle, the home stadium for Heart of Roseburn cycle path just past the Tynecastle
families looking to climb the property ladder attend Tynecastle High School, Wester Hailes Midlothian FC, located in Gorgie, meaning stadium, and enjoy a smooth, well-lit path that
there’s abundant opportunities to join in the
without stepping too far outside of the city takes you five miles across to Leith.
centre. By comparison, the average selling High School or St Augustine’s RC High School. match day fun – whether that’s in the grounds
price in Edinburgh overall is £291,356 – a itself or soaking up the neighbourhood
staggering difference. You’ll also find Edinburgh Napier University’s atmosphere. Murrayfield Stadium
Sighthill campus, which is the home to the Credit: Edinburghcitymom/Shutterstock.com
School of Applied Sciences and the School of If golf is more your thing, then Carrick Knowe
If you’re looking for a one-bedroom flat, you Health & Social Care.
can find one in Edinburgh West for a snip, Golf Course is a great choice. The par-70
at £161,160 on average, while three-bedroom course has 18 holes, with a nine-hole twilight
option.
family houses sell for £323,170. Culture
The west of Edinburgh has lots of exciting
And it’s not just price that makes Edinburgh things to do. Right on its boundary, you’ll find Outdoor
West so attractive: being so close to the city Murrayfield Stadium, which hosts a number Edinburgh West has a huge host of parks to
centre and all of its amenities is a great draw of rugby games every year, alongside some choose from. Saughton Park is a wonderful
too. It’s ideal if you want to have the buzz of seriously high-profile gigs – Taylor Swift, Harry choice, with lush green spaces, a skatepark and
the city close by, without the frenzy of the Styles and Beyonce, anyone? a beautiful rose garden as well as a children’s
Fringe on your doorstep.

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