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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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The McEwan, EH3
By Moda Living
Award winner 2024
4.87
(185 reviews)
£1,281-£2,940 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 1st out of 12 in Edinburgh

Kingsford Residence, EH7
By Kingsford Group
Award winner 2025
4.64
(110 reviews)
£1,350-£2,400 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 12 in Edinburgh

PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh
By PLATFORM_
Award winner 2025
4.41
(24 reviews)
£1,370-£2,570 pcm
Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 3rd out of 12 in Edinburgh

The Strand @ Portobello, EH15
By Barratt Homes
4.43
(15 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 12 in Edinburgh

Lloyds Living at South Fort Street, EH6
By Lloyds Living
4.40
(6 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 12 in Edinburgh
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Hussain (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Oct 2025
Very good facilities. Calm area with everything nearby
Hussain (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Oct 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is great. There is an abundance of restaurants, shops, and grocery stores within walking distance. The area is also very safe. The only downside is that the traffic noise is quite loud in flats facing W Approach Rd.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The couple of times when I had problems the issues were resolved relatively quickly.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Traffic can get loud and be heard even through the insulated windows. The Moda marketplace on the app is very useful and you can find a ton of good items for discounted prices.

PY (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Oct 2025
I think it’s a place where you can live, work and relax.
PY (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Oct 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The is a newly built area with good sustainable transport links like footways, buses, tram and mainline train (walking distance). The McEwan is well connected to the nearby Fountain Park (a large entertainment and leisure centre complex) and Haymarket. There are many popular grocery express shops around. However, The McEwan also provides underground parking, so no need to worry about morning car window frost and street parking in the night. I haven’t seen any anti-social behaviour in this area yet. As The McEwan's buildings and facilities are well secured with 24/7 on site staff so nothing to worry about it.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The management staff here always try their best to resolve the issues and I think that is the most important thing.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Though I selected my flat after viewing the property, even if you book after virtual viewing then there wouldn’t be any issue with quality of the flat. However, on site viewing will give you a better idea of the view from your windows, level of traffic noise (if exists) etc.
Kamal (Tenant)
The McEwan, EH3
Oct 2025
Moda is the best place to live in Edinburgh.
Kamal (Tenant)
The McEwan, EH3
Oct 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It's a very good place I can't find semilar to, in Edinburgh,if only you can reduce the price it will be excellent
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes they respond swiftly if there is any problems or issues in the flat.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Contract procedures need to be easier and straight forward.
Balin Aleksandr (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Oct 2025
The best option to live in Edinburgh for modern family
Balin Aleksandr (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Oct 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Friendly community and high attentiveness for details from the staff. I’m chuffed to use coworking and the gym area here
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
ASAP is their moto. Really appreciate all type of assistance from the staff here
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
You likely fell in love with the views from the roof terrace
David (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Oct 2025
Moda on Fountainbridge excellent community spirit
David (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Oct 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Easy access to bus and local restaurants. Great to be near Bruntsfield and city centre which is very walkable. Great pub selection
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Building management has been very responsive in acknowledgment of my apartment needs and quickly responds to addressing the occasional needs of living in an aprment/flat
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Staff was informative and helpful . No surprises
Manager response
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you’re enjoying the community layout, facilities, and especially the rooftop views. It’s great to know our meeting rooms and building management team have been helpful and responsive to your needs. We also appreciate your positive comments about the surrounding area — the easy access to local amenities and the vibrant neighbourhood are definitely some of our favourite features too. We’re so glad to have you as part of The McEwan community! The McEwan Team
Posted by
Leanne Reid, General Manager
Oct 2025

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