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Leith is Edinburgh’s most popular area for home-movers, with 12.2% of people relocating to the city choosing the area.
Konnect You analysed moving data from more than 1,400 people who relocated to Edinburgh. Leith came out on top, followed by Corstorphine, Gorgie, Cramond and the West End.
Leith and Gorgie were the only areas in the top 10 to see demand grow, suggesting affordability is playing a clear role in where people choose to live.
| Rank | Location | House Price | Average Monthly Rent | Share of Home-Movers | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leith | £270,772 | £1,288 | 12.2% | 2.3% |
| 2 | Corstorphine | £373,137 | £1,376 | 11.3% | -6.2% |
| 3 | Gorgie | £226,945 | £1,162 | 10.2% | 5.6% |
| 4 | Cramond | £385,846 | £1,517 | 10.2% | -2.6% |
| 5 | West End | £453,722 | £1,657 | 8.4% | -3.9% |
| 6 | Restalrig | £277,892 | £1,279 | 7.6% | -16.4% |
| 7 | Morningside | £510,639 | £1,561 | 6.0% | -11.0% |
| 8 | Liberton | £309,286 | £1,354 | 5.9% | -5.4% |
| 9 | Marchmont | £494,865 | £1,462 | 4.6% | -5.6% |
| 10 | Southside | £277,586 | £1,339 | 4.4% | -18.8% |
Data taken from Konnect You users, Rightmove and ONS.
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Leith has overtaken Corstorphine as Edinburgh’s most popular area for home-movers.
Its average house price is £270,772, more than £100,000 cheaper than Corstorphine. That price gap may help explain why more people are choosing Leith when moving to the city.
Leith also has one of the lower average rents in the top 10, at £1,288 a month.
Only two areas in the top 10 saw a rise in mover demand: Leith and Gorgie.
Gorgie had the strongest growth, with a 5.6% increase. It also has the lowest average house price and lowest average monthly rent in the top 10.
This suggests affordability is likely shaping where people move in Edinburgh. Areas with lower buying and rental costs appear to be holding up better than some of the city’s more expensive locations.
Dave Sayce, Founder and Managing Director, said:
“There’s a clear need for affordability in Edinburgh. It’s one of the most expensive cities in the UK to buy an average property, and it’s certainly the most expensive city outside the south of England. People are feeling that pressure when they move here, and many are choosing the city’s more affordable areas as a result.
“If you already own a home in Edinburgh and are thinking about selling, you may feel that squeeze too. These demand figures suggest the market is leaning in buyers’ favour, which could mean sellers need to price more competitively, or even reduce their asking price, to secure a sale.
“The main exception is likely to be homes in the cheaper areas of the city, where demand appears to be strongest.”
Leith is the most popular area overall, but the wider trend points to affordability.
Gorgie and Leith are the only areas where demand increased, and both are among the cheapest places to buy and rent in the top 10. More expensive areas, including Morningside, Marchmont and the West End, all saw demand fall.
For people planning a move in Edinburgh, the data shows why it is worth looking beyond the best-known neighbourhoods. House prices, rent, transport, lifestyle, property type and long-term affordability can all affect which area feels right.
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