Edinburgh South – The Jewel in Edinburgh’s Property Crown

Edinburgh is Scotland’s top performing housing market area, with an average house price higher than it is anywhere else in Scotland. Within the city itself, the Edinburgh South postcodes of EH9 and EH10 shine brighter than anywhere else. These districts contain some of the city’s most sought after properties. Proximity to top schools, quality bars and restaurants, high quality greenspace and exceptional family friendly properties have led to a sustained premium on property prices in these areas. The area also has an active rental market and average rents are well above the city average. Rettie is now moving to Edinburgh South, with our office on Morningside Road due to open in June 2025.

Dr John Boyle MRICS
Director of Research & Strategy

Key Findings

The average house price in Edinburgh South is nearly 50% higher than it is in the city.

House prices in Edinburgh South continue to outstrip city wide averages. Strong demand has seen both average price growth and transactional activity accelerating year-on-year.

Average rents boast a significant premium of 20-25% on the city-wide average

Average rents in Edinburgh South are significantly higher than in other parts of the city, indicative of strong demand and lack of availability.

Rettie Maintain a Significant Market Share in Edinburgh South.

Rettie are one of the leading sales and rental agents in Edinburgh South. We listed more property for sale over£400k than any other agent in the area in the last 12 months.

Key findings explored.

1. The average house price in Edinburgh South is nearly 50% higher than it is in the city.

The Edinburgh South housing market continues to see relatively strong house price growth. The market has grown by over 4% in the last year compared to the city-wide growth rate of 1.6%. The house price premium in EH9 and EH10 is an impressive 46% over the city-wide average.

The total value of the EH9 and EH10 housing market reached almost £550 million in sales in the last 12 months, with strong recent transactional growth and price growth. This is 15% of the total Edinburgh market. Sales transactions have grown by 19% in Edinburgh South in the last year (compared to 9% in the city as a whole).

The most expensive streets in the last 12 months command a significant premium on the district and city.

2. Average rents boast a significant premium of 20-25% on the city-wide average.

The average current rent in EH9 stands at £1,878 per month and is £1,745 per month in EH10. This compares to the city-wide average of £1,506 per month, indicating a premium of 25% (EH9) and 18% (EH10).

As well as the small City Centre districts of EH1, EH2 and EH3, Edinburgh South has among the highest average rents of any part of Edinburgh. This is due to the area’s desirability for living as well as an ongoing demand/supply market imbalance that has seen rent rises significantly in the last 15 years.

3. Rettie Maintain a Significant Market Share in Edinburgh South.

Rettie is one of the leading sales and rental agents in Edinburgh South.

In the sales market, we have a presence across the market, from sales under £200,000 to £1 million plus properties.

In the first quarter of 2025, we accounted for 15% of all transactions in Edinburgh South in the £750k-£1m market and a quarter of all transactions in the £1 million plus market.

Rettie have listed over £40 million worth of property in the area in the last 12 months above £400,000 (one third of the total market size in the price band), which is a significantly higher share than any other agent.

Rettie Edinburgh South

Due to huge demand in Edinburgh South, we’re excited to open our new Rettie branch on Morningside Road. Offering expert Sales, Lettings, and Financial Services, we’re here to support your property journey with tailored advice and seamless service - all in one place.