Crap Towns / City of Edinburgh / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in City of Edinburgh?
In the City of Edinburgh council area, 3,080 homes had stood empty for more than six months in September 2025: 1.14% of all homes, 29% lower than Scotland's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7,001 | 2.63% | 1.80% |
| September 2025 | 3,080 | 1.14% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Fife | 1.38% |
| City of Edinburgh | 1.14% |
| Midlothian | 0.95% |
| East Lothian | 0.89% |
| West Lothian | 0.69% |
| Across Scotland | 1.61% |