City of Edinburgh, Scotland

The typical property in EH8

EH8 covers central south Edinburgh including Holyrood and the University of Edinburgh main campus.

Area summary

EH8 sits in the City of Edinburgh Council. The outcode covers Holyrood, the Scottish Parliament building, the University of Edinburgh main campus, Pollock Halls and parts of Newington. Arthur's Seat (in Holyrood Park) is the major local landmark. Housing is mixed: Georgian and Victorian listed buildings, tenement flats with significant student occupation, and university halls.

Edinburgh Waverley (EH1) is the closest mainline.

Employment is dominated by the University of Edinburgh, the Scottish Parliament and tourism.

Scottish tenancy law and short-term let licensing apply.

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Researched facts

  • The Scottish Parliament is at Holyrood in EH8, source
  • The University of Edinburgh is one of the major UK universities, source
  • Arthur's Seat is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, source

Buyer notes

  • Student rental subject to specific licensing and HMO rules
  • Listed buildings have very strict consent rules
  • Scottish tenancy law differs from English

The full EH8 data page

Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.

EH8 property data

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