Top Postcodes for Buy-to-Let Properties in Edinburgh Q3 2025
Edinburgh's property platform ESPC has revealed the best-performing rental postcodes in the Scottish capital for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting prime areas for buy-to-let investors.
Data Sources and Report Overview
The findings combine rental data from Citylets with ESPC's recent house price analysis to identify locations offering the highest rental yields between July and September.
Leading Postcodes for Landlords
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EH3: New Town and West End
This highly desirable area continued to deliver strong results due to high demand from professionals. It is prized for its proximity to top restaurants, shops, green spaces, and central business districts.
- One-bedroom properties yielded an average of 7.4%
- Two-bedroom homes returned 6.3%
- Three-bedroom properties produced 6.9%
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EH4: Suburbs and Affordable Areas
EH4 attracted tenants to both affluent suburbs like Cramond and Barnton, as well as more affordable neighborhoods such as Drylaw, Pilton, and Drumbrae. The area's excellent transport links and coastal proximity enhance its appeal.
- One-bedroom homes had an average yield of 6.3%
- Two-bedroom properties yielded 6.4%
- Three-bedroom homes returned 6.1%
“The rental yields confirm EH3 and EH4 as some of Edinburgh’s most sought-after locations for buy-to-let investors in 2025,” notes ESPC.
Five postcodes were highlighted overall, with EH3 and EH4 standing out for their strong and consistent rental returns in Q3 2025.
Author's Summary
ESPC’s analysis identifies EH3 and EH4 as top Edinburgh postcodes delivering attractive rental yields for buy-to-let investors in mid-2025, driven by location and tenant demand.
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