A guide to living in City of Edinburgh
Average location score
Excellent
78%
Very Good
17%
Average
4%
Disappointing
0%
Very poor
1%
Best places to live in City of Edinburgh
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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The McEwan, EH3
By Moda Living
4.92
(162 reviews)
£1,575-£3,600 pcm
1, 2, 3 beds
Ranked 1st out of 17 in City of Edinburgh
Kingsford Residence, EH7
By Kingsford Group
4.52
(84 reviews)
£1,350-£2,400 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 17 in City of Edinburgh
The Strand @ Portobello, EH15
By Barratt Homes
4.43
(15 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 17 in City of Edinburgh
Lochrin Quay, EH3
By JLL
4.39
(24 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 17 in City of Edinburgh
Salamander Street, EH6
By Hillcrest
4.27
(6 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 17 in City of Edinburgh
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Latest Reviews in City of Edinburgh
354 total reviews
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James B (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Nov 2024
Makes perfect sense
James B (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I find living here so easy to walk to work and then when im off can visit so many palces by either train or short drive.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I havent had any problems so far so cannot say yes or no to this one
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The location of Fountainbridge is pretty much city centre now
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Clare (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Nov 2024
Excellent accomodation
Clare (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I love the canal that is so close to the flat where can go for a walk/run or just soak up some people watching
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Everyone is so friendly and efficient if i ever need help
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Just that there is nice walks nearby and loads of places to grab a coffee
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Tyron (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Nov 2024
Happy happy happy
Tyron (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
the good points to here is that its so close to the city - bad is there is a lot of building going on
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I havent had any issues so far to be honest - all good
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Wish i knew about the huge bike store - is great and secure
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Dills W (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Nov 2024
Fantastic!
Dills W (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
After coming from London this area is so nice -still got the old/new town at fingertips but great area
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I am sure if i need anything i will be swiftly dealt with
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing really all information was to hand prior to moving
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Lucy (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Nov 2024
Cool place
Lucy (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The McEwan, EH3
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
I live in one of the buildings at the back and don't hear much noise - can be some I think students coming back occasionally
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
yes as i said above if i need anything is an onsite team to help
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
when i did a viewing they were really thorough and i felt i had everything
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