# New Town / George Street vs other Edinburgh submarkets

> New Town / George Street (trophy, ~£48/sqft/yr · ≈ $61 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Edinburgh Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- New Town / George Street sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent £48/sqft/yr · ≈ $61 PSF/yr USD vs city average 42.
- Compared submarkets: St James / Quarter (trophy), Haymarket (prime), Lauriston / Quartermile (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Edinburgh
- **submarket**: New Town / George Street
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: £48/sqft/yr · ≈ $61 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $53/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 8.4%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with New Town / George Street in Edinburgh?
St James / Quarter, Haymarket, Lauriston / Quartermile

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/edinburgh/new-town/topics/vs-other-submarkets), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.