Houses for sale in Drum Brae, Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions about buying in Drum Brae

What is the average house price in Drum Brae?

There are only 6 homes for sale in Drum Brae itself, so these figures cover the 375 homes for sale within 3 km. The average home for sale within 3 km of Drum Brae is priced at £423,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £367,000.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Drum Brae?

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Drum Brae costs £220,000 and a 3-bedroom home £374,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £154,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £212,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £540,000.

What price range should I expect in Drum Brae?

Most homes within 3 km of Drum Brae are priced between £160,000 and £1.37 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £200,000, and one in five £580,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Drum Brae?

There are 6 homes for sale in Drum Brae on Houses right now, plus 5 already under offer. Within 3 km there are 375, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 147 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Drum Brae?

Slightly up. Homes put up for sale within 3 km of Drum Brae over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £300,000, 1.7% higher than the year before (£295,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are down 7% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Drum Brae?

Within 3 km of Drum Brae, homes usually sell or come off the market within about 5 weeks. About 44% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 3 months. Flats go faster, in about 5 weeks against about 6 weeks for houses.

What do homes actually sell for in Drum Brae?

In the year to July 2026, 580 homes sold within 3 km of Drum Brae at a typical price of £289,000, according to HM Land Registry. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £367,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.

What rental yield can I get in Drum Brae?

Around 5.4% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,300 a month with a typical sold price of £289,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Drum Brae?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 5 in 10 homes for sale within 3 km of Drum Brae. Detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £230,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £560,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Drum Brae?

Of the areas around Drum Brae, South Dunfermline is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £272,000, followed by Leith Links (£275,000) and Bonnyrigg / Lasswade (£280,000). Drum Brae itself is £225,000.

Are homes in Drum Brae freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale within 3 km of Drum Brae are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 50 new-build homes on the market too.

Which train stations are in or near Drum Brae?

Drum Brae has no station of its own. The nearest are South Gyle, Edinburgh Park and Edinburgh Gateway.