
A guide to living in City of Edinburgh
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Average
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Disappointing
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Very poor
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Best places to live in City of Edinburgh
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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Dockside, EH6
By Dockside
4.97
(48 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 14 in City of Edinburgh

The McEwan, EH3
By Moda Living
Award winner 2024
4.80
(220 reviews)
£1,281-£2,940 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 14 in City of Edinburgh

Kingsford Residence, EH7
By Kingsford Group
Award winner 2025
4.65
(114 reviews)
£1,350-£2,400 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 14 in City of Edinburgh

PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh
By PLATFORM_
Award winner 2025
4.45
(27 reviews)
£1,370-£2,570 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 4th out of 14 in City of Edinburgh

New Fountainbridge, EH3
By Native Communities
4.97
(15 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 14 in City of Edinburgh
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544 total reviews
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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.
Chloe W (Tenant)
Verified Resident
New Fountainbridge, EH3
Jan 2026
NFB IS GREAT
Chloe W (Tenant)
Verified Resident
New Fountainbridge, EH3
Jan 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
There are lots of local businesses, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Very quiet as building is away from main road
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The management team is very helpful, always quick to respond
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish i had known how smooth the moving process would be.
Dija (Tenant)
Unverified
New Fountainbridge, EH3
Jan 2026
good value for money and modern
Dija (Tenant)
Unverified
New Fountainbridge, EH3
Jan 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
good transportation links, nice area, polite neighbours and nice food places near by that are easy to get to.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Very fast and friendly responses to equities and issues
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
wish i’d known how friendly the management team were going to be.
Asmaa (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Jan 2026
Fantastic property
Asmaa (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Jan 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area has a good mix of local shops, cafes, restaurants, and a few pubs, with Tescos within easy reach. Located right by the docks, makes views from all sides fantastic. Spaces are well maintained. Public transport is convenient, with regular tram services providing good links into the city. The street itself is generally quiet and residential. Parking can be limited sometimes. But most importantly traffic noise is minimal most of the time.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Speedy and prompt responses. Very helpful management team.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
You don’t get a sense of the community from just viewing the flat, but with time you get to know staff and neighbours by attending the hosted events and everyone is so lovely.
Kammy G (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Jan 2026
Night concierge are brilliant
Kammy G (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Jan 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Limited parking and noise at times not ideal. But night concierge are fantastic! Always helpful and requests met with a smile.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Resolved as needed. Typically quite fast responses.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Costs for some of the amnetities. Rent being increased after a year.
Likun Huang (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Dec 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
this is a great place
Likun Huang (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Dec 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Living in my local area presents a blend of positive and negative aspects. The local shops are a real highlight. There's a well - stocked supermarket that caters to all daily needs, along with a charming array of independent stores selling artisanal goods, books, and unique handicrafts. The quality of products in these specialty stores is top - notch. Regarding dining and entertainment, the restaurants offer a wide spectrum of cuisines, from authentic Italian pasta joints to local seafood bistros. The bars have a great atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing evening.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Whenever I've raised problems, the building management has been quite responsive. They listen attentively, ask for details, and then dispatch maintenance staff promptly. For example, Darren Berry (maintenance) and Tasmin Louw (Leasing) give me so much help on room heating. Darren Berry got my heating up and running quickly.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I think I have know about every thing before I move in
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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