Edinburgh's noisiest streets: The 10 streets in Edinburgh with the most noise complaints

New data reveals noisy streets in the Capital

By Rachel Mackie

Published 13th Feb 2023, 16:43 GMT

Updated 13th Feb 2023, 16:43 GMT

New data shows which streets in Edinburgh received the most noise complaints to the council last year.

Here are the top ten, and a break down of what type of complaint was made.

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Ingliston Road was top of the list with 36 noise complaints over last year, all of which were reported as "Entertainment Noise".

1. Ingliston Road

Ingliston Road was top of the list with 36 noise complaints over last year, all of which were reported as "Entertainment Noise". Photo: Google

Next up is Leith Walk with 24 noise complaints. These include construction noise : 9, commercial noise: 2, entertainment noise: 8, delivery uplift noise: 4 and vibration: 1.

2. Leith Walk

Next up is Leith Walk with 24 noise complaints. These include construction noise : 9, commercial noise: 2, entertainment noise: 8, delivery uplift noise: 4 and vibration: 1. Photo: Google

Third up is Dalry Road with 15 complaints. Construction Noise: 1, Commercial Noise: 9, Burglar Alarm Commercial: 2, Domestic Burglar Alarm: 2 and Vibration: 1.

3. Dalry Road

Third up is Dalry Road with 15 complaints. Construction Noise: 1, Commercial Noise: 9, Burglar Alarm Commercial: 2, Domestic Burglar Alarm: 2 and Vibration: 1. Photo: Google

Morningside Road is next up with 13 complaints throughout the year. Construction Noise: 2, Commercial Noise: 6, Burglar Alarm Commercial: 2 and Delivery Uplift Noise: 3.

4. Morningside Road

Morningside Road is next up with 13 complaints throughout the year. Construction Noise: 2, Commercial Noise: 6, Burglar Alarm Commercial: 2 and Delivery Uplift Noise: 3. Photo: Google

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