City of Edinburgh
The City of Edinburgh is a city in the City of Edinburgh county, Scotland, with a population of around 506,520. It features around 78 restaurants and cafés, 6 supermarkets, 7 pharmacies, 2 GP surgeries, and 1 park, along with 60 bus stops. The nearest railway station is Slateford, located 0.7 km away. Covers 10 towns with local open-data for the whole authority.
On deprivation, City of Edinburgh is less deprived than the average in Scotland (SIMD 2020).
Weather
8°CPatchy rain nearby
- Today: 10° / 6° · 67% rain
- Tomorrow: 10° / 9° · Patchy rain nearby
Source: WeatherAPI
Daylight
Sunrise 07:28Sunset 16:24
8h 56m of daylight today
Next bank holiday: St Andrew’s Day, Mon 30 Nov
Source: sunrise-sunset.org · gov.uk
Air quality
30US AQI · Good
Main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)
Source: WAQI · Edinburgh St John's Road, United Kingdom
Road safety
469 reported road collisions (2025)
149 killed or seriously injured · 593 casualties · 8.8 collisions per 10,000 residents
Source: DfT reported road collisions (STATS19)
Food hygiene
500+ food businesses within 2 miles
- 400 passed
- 62 need improvement
Source: Food Standards Agency · split of the nearest 500
Buses & trains
- Nearest station: Slateford (0.7 km)
- 60 bus stops within ~½ mile
Live trains from Slateford (0.7 km):
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Source: OpenStreetMap, National Rail
House prices
£301,313 average▲ 2.8% YoY
Across City of Edinburgh · to 2026-08
Source: UK House Price Index (HM Land Registry)
Fuel prices
- Cheapest petrol: 167.7p · Asda (0.7 km)
- Cheapest diesel: 187.7p · Asda (0.7 km)
5 stations within ~8 miles
Source: CMA fuel price scheme
EV charging
103 charging locations within ~8 km
- 25 with rapid charging (50 kW+)
- Fastest nearby: 150 kW
- Nearest: MFG BP Slateford (0.6 km)
Source: Open Charge Map
Sport & leisure
- Sports centres13
- Gyms8
- Sports pitches132
- Golf courses2
- Playgrounds22
Source: OpenStreetMap (within ~1 mile)
Local news
- City Art Centre to present biggest-ever exhibition of acclaimed printmaker Ade Adesina· 4 Nov 2026
- Edinburgh residents urged to celebrate Bonfire Night safely· 30 Oct 2026
- Young people launch cook book as part of Care Experienced Week· 29 Oct 2026
- Leader's report - October 2026· 29 Oct 2026
- Keeping Edinburgh safe this Bonfire Night· 29 Oct 2026
Source: City of Edinburgh Council
Population
531,370 residents in City of Edinburgh
- Under 16: 14%
- 16–64: 70%
- 65+: 16%
Source: ONS mid-year estimates (local authority)
Deprivation
Less deprived than the average in Scotland
5% of neighbourhoods are in Scotland’s most deprived 10%; 12% in the most deprived 20%
Source: Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020
Your MP
Dr Scott Arthur
Labour
Edinburgh South West
Recent votes:
- AyeRailways Bill: Carry-over extension (Motion)
- NoSporting Events Bill [Lords] Report: Amendment 8
- NoSporting Events Bill [Lords] Report: Amendment 6
- NoSporting Events Bill [Lords] Report: New Clause 1
Source: UK Parliament
Council control
Labour (minority)
Source: Open Council Data UK (CC BY-SA)
Amenities nearby
- Schools13
- GPs & clinics9
- Pharmacies7
- Supermarkets12
- Parks & greens5672
- Restaurants & cafés80
Source: OpenStreetMap (within ~1 mile)
Local businesses
23,615 active business enterprises in the area
Source: ONS UK Business Counts (2026)
Jobs
736 jobs advertised · £36,987 avg
e.g. Pipefitter, Sheet Metal Worker, Welder
Source: Adzuna
Local economy
£820 median full-time weekly pay
2.7% of residents aged 16–64 claim unemployment-related benefits
£31,043 disposable income per head (2024)
Source: ONS / Nomis (claimant count · ASHE) · ONS regional GDHI
Grid electricity
100% low-carbon electricity
Wind 60% · Nuclear 40%
0 gCO₂/kWh · very low intensity
Latest estimate for South Scotland · National Grid ESO
Wellbeing
- Life satisfaction7.7
- Feeling worthwhile7.9
- Happiness yesterday7.3
- Anxiety yesterday (lower is better)3.5
Average rating out of 10 · ONS personal well-being 2022-23
Local petitions
Open UK Parliament petitions most signed in Edinburgh South West:
- Hold a referendum on abolishing the Scottish Parliament & Government213 local signatures · 17,029 nationwide
- Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks180 local signatures · 127,144 nationwide
- Support the Ceramics Industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills133 local signatures · 111,154 nationwide
- Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth127 local signatures · 113,305 nationwide
- Review the 2026 visa brake: Publish evidence & create transitional arrangements121 local signatures · 38,019 nationwide
Source: petition.parliament.uk · as of 2026-10-05