A Connected Quarter
At the heart of this shift is Parabola’s long-term vision, which is reimagining Edinburgh Park as a genuine urban quarter. The vision combines contemporary homes, modern workplaces, and public spaces animated by cafés, art, and culture.
Already home to leading employers such as JP Morgan, Lloyds Banking Group, Diageo, Aegon, Marsh McLennan and many more, the wider park is one of Scotland’s most significant business districts. Its strength lies not only in scale but in the quality of its environment: wide boulevards, tree-lined streets, sculpture trails, and landscaped squares that encourage people to stay, meet, and connect.
Connectivity remains one of Edinburgh Park’s greatest assets. With direct tram and train links to the city centre, airport, and across the Central Belt, it offers unrivalled accessibility for both residents and businesses. This combination of employment, transport, and lifestyle opportunity is helping to establish Edinburgh Park as one of the city’s coolest emerging neighbourhoods.
Culture, Coffee and Croissants
The cultural and social energy of Edinburgh Park is already tangible. Patina café and bakery, whose pastries are legendary, has built a devoted following among locals and office workers alike. Its terrace overlooking New Park Square has become a daily meeting point for residents, employees, and visitors.
Meanwhile, the padel courts have introduced a new sporting and social dynamic, drawing players from across the city. Upcoming additions such as the AEG Arena and Mollie’s Motel & Diner (a design-led brand founded by the former Soho House chief) will build on this momentum, creating an environment where work, culture, and leisure blend seamlessly.
A Proven Regeneration Story
Rettie Research shows that regeneration neighbourhoods consistently outperform the wider market over time. At The Ropeworks development in Leith, resale values have grown by an average of 7% per year since 2019, compared with 4.4% across Edinburgh, a clear illustration of the regeneration premium that can accompany early investment in well-designed communities.
With the city’s rental listings still around 20% below 2020 levels, supply remains tight and demand strong, particularly for high-quality, energy-efficient homes close to employment centres. Edinburgh continues to lead Scotland’s cities in rental growth over the past three years, reflecting both its economic strength and the enduring imbalance between available stock and demand.
S1’s Next Chapter
With an eye for the city’s next growth area, S1 Developments, the team behind The Ropeworks, have chosen Edinburgh Park for their next landmark residential project. The New Village sits at the heart of the park, delivering 397 fossil-free, all-electric homes designed around sustainability, community, and quality of life.
The project builds on S1’s reputation for design-led development and long-term performance, offering an opportunity for investors to participate in a new phase of west Edinburgh’s growth. Early pricing offers an attractive entry point, with projected yields of 5.7%–7.1%, supported by the area’s expanding employment base and cultural momentum.
The Next Phase in Edinburgh’s Growth
As Edinburgh continues to evolve, west Edinburgh, with its transport links, economic infrastructure, and growing lifestyle offer, represents the city’s next chapter. Edinburgh Park captures this perfectly: a place that already feels alive, yet still has room to grow.
For investors and landlords alike, it offers not just strong fundamentals but a window into where Edinburgh’s residential market is heading next.
To learn more about The New Village, contact the Rettie New Homes team.