Meadowbank
Athletic, up-and-coming, and quietly excellent value
About Meadowbank
Meadowbank has historically sat in the gap between more celebrated neighbourhoods — not quite the centre, not quite Portobello. But its position is actually excellent: a straight run west to the city centre, east to Portobello and the coast, and south to Arthur's Seat and Holyrood. The new Meadowbank Sports Centre (rebuilt 2023) is a major asset. London Road has good transport links. The housing is an interesting mix — some Victorian tenements, some post-war housing, and newer builds near the sports centre. Rents are notably lower than Leith for comparable properties, which makes it an obvious call for value-hunters who've done their homework.
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
- ✓Meadowbank Sports Centre
- ✓Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat (walking distance)
- ✓London Road Gardens
- ✓Good east-west cycling routes
- ✓Easy access to Leith
- ✓Growing number of local cafés
!Things to know
- ⚠London Road itself is a major arterial road — noisy
- ⚠Fewer amenities than Leith or the centre
- ⚠Some parts feel transitional and unloved
- ⚠Limited evening options locally
Getting around
Who is Meadowbank 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.