EH3 was revealed as the top-performing postcode for rental yields in Edinburgh, according to research from ESPC using Citylets rental data and house price analysis for Q3 2025.
The figures showed that one-bedroom properties in EH3 delivered a 7.4% yield, two-bedroom homes 6.3%, and three-bedroom properties 6.9%.
EH4 also ranked highly, with one-bedroom homes achieving a 6.3% yield, two-bedroom properties 6.4%, and three-bedroom homes 6.1%.
EH8, covering Newington, Duddingston, Abbeyhill and Willowbrae, recorded a 6.2% yield for both one- and two-bedroom homes, while three-bedroom properties returned 6.8%.
EH11, which includes Gorgie, Dalry, Polwarth, Shandon and Slateford, saw one- and two-bedroom properties each yield 6.3%.
Three-bedroom homes in this postcode returned 6.9%.
EH12 posted a 6.8% yield for one-bedroom properties, 6.7% for two-bedroom homes and 6.0% for three-bedroom homes, covering areas such as Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Hermiston and Saughtonhall.
Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC lettings, said: “As, traditionally the busiest period for the rental sector closes, we’ve seen a more balanced market.
“The demand for rental property in Edinburgh remains strong, and where there has been a lack of stock previously, we’re seeing a good supply of properties coming to the market.
“The passing of the recent Scottish Housing Bill has ended a period of uncertainty meaning investment landlords can be confident in the market they are entering and understand the proposed changes that are to take place.”
Lloyd added: “Demand remains strongest for centrally based one-bedroom properties, many of which are let within the week.
“There was a return to the traditional trend of one-bedroom homes providing the highest rental yields on average in the capital during Q3 of 2025.
“Single bedroom properties in the capital enjoyed an average rental yield of 6.4%, reflecting increased demand from professionals and couples.”
She said: “Two- and three-bedroom homes also fared well, with both property sizes attaining an average rental yield of 6.1%, highlighting continued demand from small families looking for more spacious rental homes in sought-after areas of the capital.”
