Old Town (EH1) vs New Town (EH3)
Edinburgh's two most prestigious central postcodes, separated by Princes Street Gardens. EH1 is the medieval Old Town (Royal Mile, tourist epicentre). EH3 is the Georgian New Town (UNESCO-listed terraces, museums, the financial district).
Side-by-side detail
| Metric | Old Town (EH1) | New Town (EH3) |
|---|---|---|
| Average sale price | £295,204 | £295,204 |
| Median sale price | n/a (UK HPI regional) | n/a (UK HPI regional) |
| Sample size | UK HPI · City of Edinburgh | UK HPI · City of Edinburgh |
| Crime incidents (recent) | 0 | 0 |
| Avg EPC score | n/a | n/a |
| Avg annual energy cost | n/a | n/a |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh | City of Edinburgh |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
Bottom line
EH3's Georgian terraces command meaningful premium for residential use; EH1 has more short-let / Airbnb pressure on its older flats. For owner-occupiers, EH3 is the cleaner buy: quieter, better schools, fewer tourists. For investors targeting short-lets, EH1 may produce higher gross income but with regulatory risk (Edinburgh's STL licensing regime is tightening). Long-term capital preservation favours EH3.
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Old Town (EH1)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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New Town (EH3)
Sold prices, crime, EPC, demographics
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