# Edinburgh

South east Scotland. 531,370 people (mid-2025 estimate) in 263 square kilometres.

Edinburgh had 514,501 usual residents at the census (Scotland's Census 2022). Edinburgh’s average house price was £301,313 in August 2026 (HM Land Registry).

Council area. Code S12000036. In: [Scotland](https://openindex.co.uk/scotland)

## Key figures

- **Average house price: £301,313** (August 2026). Edinburgh’s average house price was £301,313 in August 2026 (HM Land Registry). Up 2.8% in a year. Source: UK House Price Index, August 2026. Published 21 October 2026. https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh#f-house-price-average
- **Median full-time pay: £43,169** (2025). Full-time workers living in Edinburgh earned a median of £43,169 in 2025 (ONS earnings survey). 85th highest paid of 348. Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2025. Published 23 October 2025. https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh#f-median-pay-full-time
- **House price to pay: 7.0×** (2025). A home in Edinburgh costs 7.0 times local full-time pay. Joint 159th most affordable of 348. Source: Worked out by Open Index from the UK House Price Index and the ONS earnings survey. Published 21 October 2026. https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh#f-price-against-pay
- **Population estimate: 531,370** (2025). Edinburgh’s population was an estimated 531,370 in mid-2025 (ONS population estimates). Down 0.1% in a year. Source: Mid-year population estimates, 2025. Published 1 October 2026. https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh#f-population-estimate

## On the map

- [Deprivation by neighbourhood](https://openindex.co.uk/map/deprivation-scotland?place=S12000036) (Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020v2): 71 of Edinburgh’s 597 neighbourhoods are in Scotland’s most deprived 20%.
- [Average house price by council](https://openindex.co.uk/map/house-prices?place=S12000036) (UK House Price Index · August 2026): Edinburgh’s average house price was £301,313 in August 2026.
- [Crimes by council](https://openindex.co.uk/map/scotland-crime-count?place=S12000036) (Recorded crimes and offences in Scotland · 2025/26): Recorded crimes (Scotland) for Edinburgh.
- [Population by output area](https://openindex.co.uk/map/population?place=S12000036) (Census 2021, England and Wales): Edinburgh’s 4,420 output areas range from 56 to 2,299.

## How Edinburgh compares

Each council against every other council the measure covers.

| Measure | Edinburgh | Rank | Compared with |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Average house price | £301,313 | 150th most expensive | 360 areas, UK · Aug 2026 |
| Annual price change | +2.8% | joint 99th strongest | 360 areas, UK · Aug 2026 |
| Median full-time pay | £43,169 | 85th highest paid | 348 areas, Great Britain · 2025 |
| House price to pay | 7.0× | joint 159th most affordable | 348 areas, Great Britain · 2025 |
| Population estimate | 531,370 | 12th most populated | 361 areas, UK · 2025 |
| Annual population change | −0.1% | joint 76th slowest growing | 361 areas, UK · 2025 |

### House prices since 2004

Average house price each month for Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, January 2004 to August 2026. Source: UK House Price Index.

| Month | Edinburgh | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jan 2004 | £121,643 | £76,662 | £126,179 |
| Jan 2005 | £141,298 | £90,440 | £138,759 |
| Jan 2006 | £151,810 | £105,257 | £147,360 |
| Jan 2007 | £171,962 | £121,923 | £162,825 |
| Jan 2008 | £192,209 | £133,172 | £171,137 |
| Jan 2009 | £166,748 | £119,792 | £144,840 |
| Jan 2010 | £183,578 | £124,112 | £154,268 |
| Jan 2011 | £183,526 | £124,856 | £154,113 |
| Jan 2012 | £172,860 | £120,989 | £152,831 |
| Jan 2013 | £166,879 | £117,973 | £154,495 |
| Jan 2014 | £177,747 | £122,220 | £164,137 |
| Jan 2015 | £191,732 | £129,869 | £175,636 |
| Jan 2016 | £197,517 | £131,634 | £189,268 |
| Jan 2017 | £196,485 | £133,141 | £198,276 |
| Jan 2018 | £213,478 | £141,353 | £206,844 |
| Jan 2019 | £229,979 | £144,124 | £210,317 |
| Jan 2020 | £238,303 | £147,731 | £213,657 |
| Jan 2021 | £245,487 | £157,866 | £228,417 |
| Jan 2022 | £263,265 | £173,589 | £248,031 |
| Jan 2023 | £270,484 | £175,092 | £260,941 |
| Jan 2024 | £269,705 | £179,248 | £255,972 |
| Jan 2025 | £282,867 | £185,315 | £264,936 |
| Jan 2026 | £296,409 | £189,219 | £268,814 |
| Aug 2026 | £301,313 | £198,397 | £273,037 |

## Wards in Edinburgh

[Almond](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/almond), [City Centre](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/city-centre), [Colinton/Fairmilehead](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/colinton-fairmilehead), [Corstorphine/Murrayfield](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/corstorphine-murrayfield), [Craigentinny/Duddingston](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/craigentinny-duddingston), [Drum Brae/Gyle](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/drum-brae-gyle), [Forth](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/forth), [Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/fountainbridge-craiglockhart), [Inverleith](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/inverleith), [Leith](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/leith), [Leith Walk](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/leith-walk), [Liberton/Gilmerton](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/liberton-gilmerton), [Morningside](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/morningside), [Pentland Hills](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/pentland-hills), [Portobello/Craigmillar](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/portobello-craigmillar), [Sighthill/Gorgie](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/sighthill-gorgie), [Southside/Newington](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ward/southside-newington)

## Middle areas in Edinburgh

[Abbeyhill](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/abbeyhill), [Baberton and Juniper Green](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/baberton-and-juniper-green), [Balerno](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/balerno), [Balgreen and Roseburn](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/balgreen-and-roseburn), [Barnton, Cammo and Cramond South](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/barnton-cammo-and-cramond-south), [Bingham, Magdalene and The Christians](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/bingham-magdalene-and-the-christians), [Blackford, West Mains and Mayfield Road](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/blackford-west-mains-and-mayfield-road), [Blackhall](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/blackhall), [Bonaly and The Pentlands](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/bonaly-and-the-pentlands), [Bonnington](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/bonnington), [Boswall and Pilton](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/boswall-and-pilton), [Broomhouse and Bankhead](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/broomhouse-and-bankhead), [Broughton North and Powderhall](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/broughton-north-and-powderhall), [Broughton South](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/broughton-south), [Bruntsfield](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/bruntsfield), [Burdiehouse South and Broomhills](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/burdiehouse-south-and-broomhills), [Canongate, St. Leonards and Dumbiedykes](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/canongate-st-leonards-and-dumbiedykes), [Canonmills and New Town North](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/canonmills-and-new-town-north), [Carrick Knowe](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/carrick-knowe), [Clermiston and Drumbrae](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/clermiston-and-drumbrae), [Clovenstone and Wester Hailes South](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/clovenstone-and-wester-hailes-south), [Colinton Mains and Firrhill](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/colinton-mains-and-firrhill), [Colinton and Kingsknowe](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/colinton-and-kingsknowe), [Comely Bank](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/comely-bank), [Comiston and Swanston](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/comiston-and-swanston), [Corstorphine](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/corstorphine), [Corstorphine North](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/corstorphine-north), [Corstorphine South](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/corstorphine-south), [Craigentinny](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/craigentinny), [Craigleith, Orchard Brae and Crewe Toll](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/craigleith-orchard-brae-and-crewe-toll), [Craiglockhart](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/craiglockhart), [Craigmillar](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/craigmillar), [Cramond](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/cramond), [Currie East](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/currie-east), [Currie West](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/currie-west), [Dalmeny and Newbridge](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/dalmeny-and-newbridge), [Dalry](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/dalry), [Dean Village](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/dean-village), [Drylaw](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/drylaw), [Duddingston and Durhams](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/duddingston-and-durhams), [East Craigs North](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/east-craigs-north), [East Craigs South](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/east-craigs-south), [Easter Road and Hawkhill Avenue](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/easter-road-and-hawkhill-avenue), [Fairmilehead](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/fairmilehead), [Fernieside and Moredun South](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/fernieside-and-moredun-south), [Fountainbridge](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/fountainbridge), [Gilmerton South and the Murrays](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/gilmerton-south-and-the-murrays), [Gorgie East](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/gorgie-east), [Gorgie West](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/gorgie-west), [Gracemount, Southhouse and Burdiehouse](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/gracemount-southhouse-and-burdiehouse), [Granton South and Wardieburn](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/granton-south-and-wardieburn), [Granton West and Salvesen](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/granton-west-and-salvesen), [Granton and Royston Mains](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/granton-and-royston-mains), [Great Junction Street](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/great-junction-street), [Greenbank and The Braids](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/greenbank-and-the-braids), [Greendykes](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/greendykes), [Hillside and Calton Hill](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/hillside-and-calton-hill), [Hyvots and Gilmerton](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/hyvots-and-gilmerton), [Inverleith, Goldenacre and Warriston](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/inverleith-goldenacre-and-warriston), [Jewel, Brunstane and Newcraighall](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/jewel-brunstane-and-newcraighall), [Joppa](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/joppa), [Kirkliston](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/kirkliston), [Leith (Albert Street)](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/leith-albert-street), [Leith (Hermitage and Prospect Bank)](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/leith-hermitage-and-prospect-bank), [Liberton East](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/liberton-east), [Liberton West](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/liberton-west), [Longstone](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/longstone), [Marchmont East and Sciennes](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/marchmont-east-and-sciennes), [Marchmont West](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/marchmont-west), [Meadowbank and Abbeyhill North](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/meadowbank-and-abbeyhill-north), [Meadows](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/meadows), [Merchiston and Greenhill](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/merchiston-and-greenhill), [Moredun and Craigour](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/moredun-and-craigour), [Morningside East](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/morningside-east), [Morningside West and Craighouse](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/morningside-west-and-craighouse), [Mortonhall and Anwickhill](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/mortonhall-and-anwickhill), [Mountcastle](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/mountcastle), [Muirhouse](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/muirhouse), [Murrayburn and Wester Hailes North](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/murrayburn-and-wester-hailes-north), [Murrayfield and Ravelston](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/murrayfield-and-ravelston), [New Town East and Gayfield](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/new-town-east-and-gayfield), [New Town West](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/new-town-west), [Newington and Dalkeith Road](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/newington-and-dalkeith-road), [Niddrie](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/niddrie), [North Leith and Newhaven](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/north-leith-and-newhaven), [Northfield and Piershill](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/northfield-and-piershill), [Old Town, Princes Street and Leith Street](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/old-town-princes-street-and-leith-street), [Oxgangs](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/oxgangs), [Parkhead and Sighthill](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/parkhead-and-sighthill), [Pilrig](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/pilrig), [Polwarth](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/polwarth), [Portobello](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/portobello), [Prestonfield](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/prestonfield), [Queensferry East](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/queensferry-east), [Queensferry West](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/queensferry-west), [Ratho, Ingliston and Gogar](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/ratho-ingliston-and-gogar), [Restalrig (Loganlea) and Craigentinny West](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/restalrig-loganlea-and-craigentinny-west), [Restalrig and Lochend](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/restalrig-and-lochend), [Shandon](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/shandon), [Silverknowes and Davidson's Mains](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/silverknowes-and-davidsons-mains), [Slateford and Chesser](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/slateford-and-chesser), [South Gyle and Edinburgh Park](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/south-gyle-and-edinburgh-park), [South Leith](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/south-leith), [Southside](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/southside), [Stenhouse and Saughton Mains](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/stenhouse-and-saughton-mains), [Stockbridge](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/stockbridge), [The Calders](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/the-calders), [The Grange](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/the-grange), [The Inch](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/the-inch), [The Shore and Constitution Street](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/the-shore-and-constitution-street), [Tollcross](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/tollcross), [Trinity East and The Dudleys](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/trinity-east-and-the-dudleys), [Trinity West and Wardie](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/trinity-west-and-wardie), [West Pilton](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/west-pilton), [Wester Coates](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/wester-coates), [Western Harbour and Leith Docks](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/western-harbour-and-leith-docks), [Willowbrae and Duddingston Village](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/willowbrae-and-duddingston-village)

## Constituencies mostly in Edinburgh

[Edinburgh East and Musselburgh](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/edinburgh-east-and-musselburgh), [Edinburgh North and Leith](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/edinburgh-north-and-leith), [Edinburgh South](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/edinburgh-south), [Edinburgh South West](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/edinburgh-south-west), [Edinburgh West](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/edinburgh-west)

## Towns in Edinburgh

[Queensferry](https://openindex.co.uk/town/queensferry)

## Postcodes in Edinburgh

[Postcode districts in Edinburgh](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/postcodes)

## Neighbourhoods in Edinburgh

653 areas, listed on the page: https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh

## Edinburgh in brief

Edinburgh’s average house price was £301,313 in August 2026.
Full-time workers living in Edinburgh earned a median of £43,169 in 2025.
A home in Edinburgh costs 7.0 times local full-time pay.
Edinburgh’s population was an estimated 531,370 in mid-2025.

## MPs for Edinburgh

- [Edinburgh North and Leith](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/edinburgh-north-and-leith): Tracy Gilbert (Labour), MP since July 2024. 22% of the people here.
- [Edinburgh South West](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/edinburgh-south-west): Dr Scott Arthur (Labour), MP since July 2024. 20% of the people here.
- [Edinburgh West](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/edinburgh-west): Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat), MP since July 2024. 20% of the people here.
- [Edinburgh South](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/edinburgh-south): Ian Murray (Labour), MP since July 2024. 19% of the people here.
- [Edinburgh East and Musselburgh](https://openindex.co.uk/constituency/edinburgh-east-and-musselburgh): Chris Murray (Labour), MP since July 2024. 19% of the people here.

As of 18 October 2026. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0. Source: UK Parliament, Members API.

## About

- Type: Council area
- Code: S12000036
- Nation: [Scotland](https://openindex.co.uk/scotland)
- Area: 263 km²
- People, mid-2025: 531,370
- Wards: 17
- Middle areas: 117
- Neighbourhoods: 653
- Output areas: 4,420

## Next door

[West Lothian](https://openindex.co.uk/west-lothian), [Midlothian](https://openindex.co.uk/midlothian), [East Lothian](https://openindex.co.uk/east-lothian), [Scottish Borders](https://openindex.co.uk/scottish-borders)

## Similar places

Councils with the closest mix of age, prices, pay and density. [Midlothian](https://openindex.co.uk/midlothian), [West Lothian](https://openindex.co.uk/west-lothian), [East Renfrewshire](https://openindex.co.uk/east-renfrewshire), [Glasgow](https://openindex.co.uk/glasgow), [East Lothian](https://openindex.co.uk/east-lothian), [East Dunbartonshire](https://openindex.co.uk/east-dunbartonshire).

## Latest updates for Edinburgh

- August 2026 house prices published: HM Land Registry and partners · Oct 2026.
- Schools updated: Ofsted · Oct 2026.
- GP practices updated: NHS England · Oct 2026.
- Schools updated: Department for Education · Oct 2026.

## More on this place

- [Housing](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/housing) (8)
- [Crime](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/crime) (6)
- [People](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/people) (15)
- [Deprivation](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/deprivation) (2)
- [Health](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/health) (4)
- [Education](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/education) (2)
- [Environment](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/environment) (5)
- [Transport](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/transport) (4)
- [Connectivity](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/connectivity) (5)
- [Economy](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/economy) (4)
- [Council tax](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/council-tax) (2)
- [Elections](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/elections) (7)
- [Local services](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/services) (1)
- [Sources](https://openindex.co.uk/edinburgh/sources) (22)

The same figures as JSON: https://openindex.co.uk/v1/places/S12000036

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