Leith is a vibrant waterside community home to creatives and long-time locals, and with an upmarket and independent spirit. With its prime Leith location, Shore Station will offer students unparalleled access to the best of Edinburgh’s cultural and lifestyle offering.
EDINBURGH PBSA MARKET COMMENTARY
supply
Student accomodation across the Scottish capital is weighted towards university provision with a total of c.12,000 beds alongside just over 6,000 private bed spaces, totalling 18,238 beds.
Edinburgh has thus become synonymous with a chronic under-supply of student housing, with the current supply leaving:
70%+
of the full-time students unable to access PBSA
3.52
students to every PBSA bed
Demand
Edinburgh is considered one of the most prestigious and desirable student destinations in Europe. The city is home to four main universities including Edinburgh Napier University, Heriot Watt University, Queen Margaret University and the renowned Russell Group University of Edinburgh.In 2022, there were a total of 64,255 students enrolled in higher education in Edinburgh, with the University of Edinburgh hosting the highest number of international students from non-UK countries at 18,050. Between 2013 and 2021, UK student numbers increased by 24.6% in Edinburgh, equating to 7,820 more students.
The number of international students attending Edinburgh universities has grown by 29% over the last four years and now stands at 22,175. This equates to 36% of the full-time student population. Edinburgh also has one of the largest post-graduate populations in the UK, with 29% of all students being post-graduates in 2022.
The total number of full-time students attending Edinburgh’s universities increased by 6.0% in 2022 to 64,255, following a rise of 6.5% in the previous year. It is important to note that this growth was recorded during a ‘Covid’ year. The University of Edinburgh saw the largest rise of 6.7% year on year – an increase of 2,270 students. Whilst all of Edinburgh’s universities reported strong growth over a longer term, The University of Edinburgh in isolation recorded the largest rise of 45.2%, totalling a further 11,265 students since 2013.
22,175
overseas students
This represents 36% of the full time population, considerably higher than other UK PBSA markets.
growing younger
population in the UK
There is a peak in the number of 18 year olds projected for 2030
Largest post graduate
population in the uk
This represented 29% in 2021. This had a notable impact on the demand for studio accomodation in the city.
29% increase in
overseas students
This number has steadily climbed upwards over the past four years.
introducing
leith
Leith has a strong foodie scene, and is peppered with independent restaurants, bars and coffee houses, as well as the famous Pitt Street market.
Leith is also a cultural destination in its own right, playing host to the art and music of the Leith Festival, rotating exhibitions, talks and events at The Biscuit Factory and Leith Theatre, one of Edinburgh's most beloved institutions.
Leith is less than three miles from the University of Edinburgh, and connects into central Edinburgh in 10 minutes via the new tram service.
Shore Station is located in the
heart of Leith, just moments
from The Shore tram stop.
things to do and see
leith featured in
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supply
Edinburgh has thus become synonymous with a chronic under-supply of student housing, with the current supply leaving:
every PBSA bed