It's no secret that buying a house, and even renting a property, in Edinburgh is becoming increasingly difficult, with the city among one of the most expensive places to live in the UK.
Property market figures released by the ESPC show house prices falling in Edinburgh, with the average property selling for around £265,000. There was also a price drop in West Lothian, but prices rose in East Lothian and Midlothian – the third and fifth most expensive areas in Scotland.
Take a look through our gallery to see which areas in Edinburgh were ranked the most expensive – with prices reaching £657,000 in some prime locations.
1. Murrayfield and Ravelston
Prices in Ravelston and Murrayfield ranked as the most expensive in Edinburgh with an average of £657,000. Photo: Street view Google
2. New Town West
Properties in New Town West are the second most expensive in the Capital with an average price of more than £601,000. Photo: Street view
3. Greenbank and The Braids
Greenbank and The Braids on the south west edge of the city came in as third most expensive area to buy a property with average price of £585,000. Photo: Google
4. Dean Village
The picturesque Deans Village is the fourth most expensive area of the Capital to buy a property with average price of £517,000. It also had the most number of properties sold in the city, according to the latest figures. Photo: Alex Orr Photo: Alex Orr