Liberton
Spacious, suburban, and an easy route to the bypass
About Liberton
Liberton doesn't try to be fashionable, and its residents don't want it to be. The appeal is straightforward: larger-than-average housing, good schools, green space (including Liberton Golf Club and the Braid Hills nearby), and easy road access south out of the city. For families moving from cities with large suburban housing stock, Edinburgh's Victorian tenements can feel claustrophobic. Liberton offers an antidote. The high street has the basics. Buses run to the centre but the journey is 30-40 minutes. If you work from home several days a week and need to be in town occasionally, it's an excellent balance of space and access. The King's Buildings University campus is nearby, bringing some younger residents.
Neighbourhood vibes
Rental prices
Typical market rates 2025Scottish law note: All rentals use a Private Residential Tenancy (PRT). No fixed-term end date can force you to leave — only a valid notice to leave with a legal ground applies. SafeDeposits Scotland holds your deposit independently.
✓Why people love it
- ✓Liberton Tower (historic landmark)
- ✓Braid Hills access
- ✓Good school provision
- ✓Spacious housing at Edinburgh's lowest prices
- ✓Easy bypass access for driving
!Things to know
- ⚠Long commute to centre by public transport
- ⚠Essentially requires a car for convenience
- ⚠Very limited evening economy
- ⚠Feels disconnected from Edinburgh's city culture
Getting around
Who is Liberton best for?
Scottish council tax bands differ from England. Students are fully exempt — contact City of Edinburgh Council to apply. Single occupancy gets 25% off. Check your specific property band at mygov.scot.