Where do the Corstorphine house price figures come from?

Recorded sale prices for EH12 and the surrounding Edinburgh streets, published by the Registers of Scotland and updated as each period is confirmed. We publish the source and the period alongside every figure, and we do not adjust the numbers.

Why is the average Corstorphine price different from what my home is worth?

An average blends every property type sold in the period, so it moves with the mix of flats and houses as much as with the market. Condition, floor level, outlook and the state of the common parts move an individual Corstorphine property well away from the average in either direction.

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Corstorphine · EH12

Corstorphine house prices

What do homes sell for in Corstorphine?

Corstorphine covers the EH12 postcode district of Edinburgh. Interwar semis, bungalows and family houses on the western edge of the city, with strong demand from families and commuters. Lothian Property publishes independent selling information for this area, and publishes selling prices only once they are confirmed against ESPC and Registers of Scotland data.

How to read Corstorphine price data

Published averages tell you about the mix of property that happened to sell, not about your home. A quarter with three villa sales will show a higher average than a quarter of one-bedroom flats on the same streets, with no change in underlying values.

The figures on this page are taken directly from ESPC market reports and Registers of Scotland House Price Statistics, with the period and publication date shown. Where we have no verified figure for Corstorphine, we show nothing rather than an estimate.

What sellers in Corstorphine need to know

Corstorphine is a practical family market. Buyers here weigh school catchment, garden size, parking and commute over period character, and marketing that answers those questions directly outperforms marketing that leans on atmosphere.

The dominant stock — 1930s semis and bungalows — is comparatively easy to value because there is genuine comparable evidence nearby. What separates similar houses is extension quality, garden orientation and whether the roof, windows and heating are recent.

Extension and loft-conversion potential is a real driver here. Where planning precedent exists on your street, it is worth documenting; buyers pay for the confidence that the space they need can be created.

What kind of property sells in Corstorphine?

Property types in Corstorphine and how they are valued
Property type	What drives the price
1930s semi-detached houses	The core of the market: bay windows, generous gardens and consistent buyer demand.
Bungalows	Strong downsizer appeal, with extension and loft potential often driving competition.
Detached houses	Larger family homes, particularly around Corstorphine Hill, at the top of the local market.
Terraced houses	A solid entry point for first-time buyers and young families.
Modern apartments	Newer flats near the tram route appealing to commuters and investors.

How should I prepare a Corstorphine home for sale?

Sort the driveway and front garden — kerb appeal does measurable work in this market.
Service the boiler and gather recent certificates ahead of the Home Report.
If the loft is floored or the garage converted, have the paperwork ready to show it was done properly.
Present the rear garden as usable family space rather than as storage.

About Corstorphine

Corstorphine lies west of the centre below Corstorphine Hill, with the zoo, Gyle shopping centre, tram links and quick access to the bypass and airport.

It suits families and commuters who want space and connectivity without a central price.

Corstorphine seller questions

Where do the Corstorphine house price figures come from?: Recorded sale prices for EH12 and the surrounding Edinburgh streets, published by the Registers of Scotland and updated as each period is confirmed. We publish the source and the period alongside every figure, and we do not adjust the numbers.
Why is the average Corstorphine price different from what my home is worth?: An average blends every property type sold in the period, so it moves with the mix of flats and houses as much as with the market. Condition, floor level, outlook and the state of the common parts move an individual Corstorphine property well away from the average in either direction.

Written and reviewed by The Lothian Property team, Edinburgh property research team. Last reviewed 14 August 2026.

Market figures for Corstorphine

We publish selling prices, time to sell and Home Report performance only once they are confirmed against ESPC market reports and Registers of Scotland House Price Statistics. We have no verified figures for Corstorphine for the current period, so we are not showing any. Ask us for the current picture for your street and we will tell you what the evidence actually says.

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