Leith, Edinburgh
Leith
Now part of Edinburgh, Leith is the historic port district on the north side of the city, where the Water of Leith meets the sea. It served as Scotland's main trading port for centuries and was officially incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920.
Originally names Inverlet in early records (around 1128) Leith has a strong cultural scene with local festivals such as Leith Festival, LeithLate and Leith Jazz & Blues. It was ranked as one of the "coolest neighbourhoods in the world" by Time Out and still maintains an independent, creative spirit with art spaces, music venues, boutiques and cafes.
Local Area
Leith today is a cultural, food-centric, and community-focused quarter of Edinburgh, home to gastropubs, seafood restaurants, microbreweries and Michelin-level dining. Local and tourist attractions include Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Terminal, Leith Library, The Shore and historic streets such as Constitution Street and Great Junction Street.
Key local highlights:
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Tram Stops at The Shore and Ocean Terminal connecting to Edinburgh Centre
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Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre with Royal Yacht Britannia, Pure Gym and Cinema
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Mainly an eclectic mix of modern flats and period tenement flats
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Home to Scottish Government, Leith is generally considered a safe, vibrant, and significantly gentrified area of Edinburgh, suitable for tourists and residents, with high-end restaurants and popular spots like The Shore.
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Property Services in Leith
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Local Property Market Insight
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Average house price in Leith: £253,800 (driven by two-bedroom tenement flats).
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Strong rental demand: young professionals, those moving into the city.
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Consistently low supply makes Leith one of Edinburgh’s fastest-moving markets.
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The Property Experts cover Edinburgh and the wider EH postcode region including areas such as Corstorphine, East Craigs, The Grange, Inverleith, Leith, New Town, Newington, Portobello, South Queensferry, Stockbridge, West End, Linlithgow and The Wisp. If you are interested in working with us but are not sure if we cover your area, please just reach out to us here.
Neighbourhood Guide
Leith, Edinburgh
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Architecture: Victorian and Georgian tenements mixed with one-off older properties and modern apartments.
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Schools: Leith Primary School, Mannafields Christian School, Lorne Primary School, St Mary's RC Primary School. Secondary Schools are Leith Academy, Drummond Community High School, Trinity Academy and St Thomas of Aquin's RC High School.
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Amenities: Leith Walk, Great Junction Street, The Shore, Commercial Quay, Ocean Terminal
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Green Space: The Water of Leith, Leith Links, Pilrig Park, Taylor Gardens, King George V Park Leith.
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Transport: Regular bus and tram routes into the city centre. Walkways and cycle lanes are also available.
Leith isn't just one area, it's a collection of neighbourhoods, mainly in EH6 (with some EH7 edges) which includes Leith Walk, The Shore, Constitution Street, Great Junction Street, Kirkgate and Docklands / Harbour areas. Areas often referred to as Greater Leith include Newhaven, Bonnington, Pilrig, and parts of both Restalrig and Abbeyhill.
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