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Best places to live in 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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New Fountainbridge, EH3
By Native Communities
4.96
(36 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 14 in Edinburgh

Dockside, EH6
By Dockside
Award winner 2025
4.93
(120 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 14 in Edinburgh

The McEwan, EH3
By Moda Living
Award winner 2025
4.72
(228 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 14 in Edinburgh

Kingsford Residence, EH7
By Kingsford Group
Award winner 2025
4.69
(132 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 14 in Edinburgh

PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh, EH6
By PLATFORM_
Award winner 2025
4.48
(28 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 14 in Edinburgh
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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'.
Lanre (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Jun 2026
Beautiful Home
Lanre (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It's central to any place you want to in Leith, Ocean terminal is 2 mins away and you can access up to 5 buses with the tram. Very central.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Very prompt, open minded . They update you of stuffs around and ensure you have a good time.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing to change or nothing to add. Everything is on point.
Manager response
Hi Lanre, Thank you for such a kind review, it genuinely made our day. We're so glad Dockside has felt like home and that getting around Leith has been easy for you. It's residents like you who make this so rewarding. Here's to many more happy months at Dockside! Warm regards, The Dockside Team
Posted by
Rachel Virtue, Leasing Manager
Jun 2026
Beatrice F. (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Kingsford Residence, EH7
Jun 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Gorgeous expereince
Beatrice F. (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Kingsford Residence, EH7
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Walkable distance to anywhere, anything you might need is just a few minutes away and the bus and tram stops are 5 minutes away. The street is quiet and residential, near to a fire station and schools but that’s the most noise you’ll get.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They always promptly responded and always showed up with a solution to all issues.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing really. Everything was exactly the way I had expected.
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
K (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Jun 2026
Great experience
K (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Close proximity to all shops, city centre, trams, leith walk. The only thing I would say it’s not the best is the parking situation but luckily I can park my car in a work car park
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Quick response after reporting maintenance issue on the resident app
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The only thing I can think of would be about how windy it can get here- it can get pretty loud
Manager response
Hi K, Thank you for the great review! We're so pleased the move-in process felt quick and smooth, and that the apartment and amenities have lived up to expectations. Fair point on the parking, and the wind can certainly make itself heard up here too! We'll pass your feedback on to the relevant team so it's noted. Thank you again for the kind words about our response times, and welcome to Dockside! Warm regards, The Dockside Team
Posted by
Rachel Virtue, Leasing Manager
Jun 2026
DH (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Jun 2026
Dockside - lovely feel
DH (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dockside, EH6
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Local area, especially The Shore is fantastic. Development could benefit from a clear drop off area (i.e for taxis).
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Always prompt responses. Everyone we have spoken to has been helpful.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The internet has been disappointing and we continue to have issues with some devices. Would have preferred bringing our own.
Manager response
Hi DH, Thank you for the lovely review — we're so glad Dockside feels easy and welcoming. It's great to hear the reception team have made such a good impression. We really appreciate you flagging the drop-off area and the internet issues too — both are genuinely useful to know, and we'll take them on board. Sorry the connectivity hasn't been smooth; do keep letting ASK4 know so they can help figure out any ongoing issues. Warm regards, The Dockside Team
Posted by
Rachel Virtue, Leasing Manager
Jun 2026
Hattie P (Tenant)
Unverified
Dockside, EH6
Jun 2026
Very clean and modern building with excellent amenities.
Hattie P (Tenant)
Unverified
Dockside, EH6
Jun 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Good: amenities, communal spaces, staff are friendly. Community events, gym on site. Bad: parking spaces
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We have not yet encountered any problems but staff were very keen address any issues if they arised.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Parking is quite difficult as the area is popular and there is very limited private spaces.
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