North Merchiston
Neighbourhood · 4,285 residents
60Good
Good · better than 6 in 10 suburbs
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- 7 places to eat and drink
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Road noise reaches 65% of the area
- Transport scores 31, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around North Merchiston
Map outline: Approximate — no official boundary exists for this neighbourhood
Is North Merchiston a good place to live?
North Merchiston scores 60/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for food & drink (72).
It scores lowest on transport (31).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for North Merchiston in Scotland, each measured against the national average.
Summary of North Merchiston
The summary for North Merchiston is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026