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EH2 Area Report

City of Edinburgh

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£293,791
Median Price
Postcode district (EH2)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (EH2)
0
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
6.4/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in EH2

Rental Yield
5.5
Price Growth
6.1
Safety
9
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (EH2)

Very low crime area - no reported crimes in the search radius.

0
Crimes/month
450
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 0
2025-05: 0
2025-06: 0
2025-07: 0
2025-08: 0
2025-09: 0
2025-10: 0
2025-11: 0
2025-12: 0
2026-01: 0
2026-02: 0
2025-042026-02

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for City of Edinburgh (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the EH2-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£293,791
City of Edinburgh average
+5.6%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£669,315
Detached
£437,691
Semi-Detached
£369,165
Terraced
£239,702
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/11/2024: £280,753
01/11/2025: £296,716
01/12/2004: £139,580
01/12/2005: £149,470
01/12/2006: £173,928
01/12/2007: £192,249
01/12/2008: £171,308
01/12/2009: £185,286
01/12/2010: £184,599
01/12/2011: £173,741
01/12/2012: £171,267
01/12/2013: £180,195
01/12/2014: £191,781
01/12/2015: £199,069
01/12/2016: £195,466
01/12/2017: £210,755
01/12/2018: £227,520
01/12/2019: £238,161
01/12/2020: £247,145
01/12/2021: £260,601
01/12/2022: £273,500
01/12/2023: £270,167
01/12/2024: £278,146
01/12/2025: £293,791
01/11/202401/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

0
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 0 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Price Trends

Momentum for City of Edinburgh. For the headline EH2 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+5.6%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
City of Edinburgh
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,065/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:1540 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Price TrendsCost of LivingFlatsHousesDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

9.8°C
Avg Temperature
992mm
Annual Rainfall
2666h
Sunshine/Year
23.6 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: June
Now: 14.4°C, OvercastHumidity: 66%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

76%
Renewable Energy
0g
CO₂/kWh
very low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

wind 76.4%nuclear 23.6%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

76m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 76m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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