St James / Quarter (trophy, ~£50/sqft/yr · ≈ $63.5 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Edinburgh Class A submarkets we track.

  • St James / Quarter sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent £50/sqft/yr · ≈ $63.5 PSF/yr USD vs city average 42.
  • Compared submarkets: New Town / George Street (trophy), Haymarket (prime), Lauriston / Quartermile (prime).

St James / Quarter vs other Edinburgh submarkets

St James / Quarter (trophy, ~£50/sqft/yr · ≈ $63.5 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Edinburgh Class A submarkets we track.

TL;DR

  • St James / Quarter sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent £50/sqft/yr · ≈ $63.5 PSF/yr USD vs city average 42.
  • Compared submarkets: New Town / George Street (trophy), Haymarket (prime), Lauriston / Quartermile (prime).

Side-by-side with peers

**New Town / George Street** (trophy, £48/sqft/yr · ≈ $61 PSF/yr USD) — The asset management trophy spine. **Haymarket** (prime, £44/sqft/yr · ≈ $55.9 PSF/yr USD) — Western Class A and tech submarket. **Lauriston / Quartermile** (prime, £42/sqft/yr · ≈ $53.3 PSF/yr USD) — Repositioned hospital district. **Fountainbridge / Edinburgh Park** (established, £32/sqft/yr · ≈ $40.6 PSF/yr USD) — Western suburban Class A.

Key facts

cityEdinburgh
submarketSt James / Quarter
tiertrophy
averageRentLocal£50/sqft/yr · ≈ $63.5 PSF/yr USD
cityClassARentUsd$53/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct8.4%

Frequently asked questions

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

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