Dundee: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Dundee City — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across DD1, DD2, DD4.
Dundee DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Dundee
The Dundee rental market in Dundee City is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,807 pcm and rents up roughly 7.2% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across DD1, DD2, DD4.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Dundee.
- StudioMedium
- 1 bedLow
- 2 bedLow
- 3 bedHigh
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
17 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Dundee.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £739 | £8,868 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,408 | £16,896 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,760 | £21,120 |
| 3-bed house | £2,253 | £27,036 |
| 4-bed house | £2,904 | £34,848 |
Featured properties in Dundee
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across DD1, DD2, DD4.
Buying in Dundee
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£483,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2.4%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Challenging — higher entry prices
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Dundee face medium competition with prices around £483,000 and growth of about 2.4% over the last year. Challenging — higher entry prices.
Investing in Dundee
With an average property price near £483,000 and gross yields around 5.3%, Dundee offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2.4% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.6/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Pet-friendly rentals
- 22 bed flats
- 3Garden flats
- 4Family homes near schools
Family living & schools in Dundee
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Dundee | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| Dundee Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2 mi |
| Dundee Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Dundee Community College | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| The Dundee Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
Family facilities
- Dundee Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Dundee
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Dundee Brasserie
1.4 mi from Dundee centre
Spice of Dundee
2 mi from Dundee centre
Bella Cucina
0.3 mi from Dundee centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.1 mi from Dundee centre
Dundee Tandoori
0.2 mi from Dundee centre
Coffee & Co, Dundee
1.5 mi from Dundee centre
Socialising in Dundee
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Dundee
1.4 mi from Dundee centre
The Railway Tavern
1.7 mi from Dundee centre
Vault Bar
0.8 mi from Dundee centre
Dundee Live Lounge
0.2 mi from Dundee centre
The Riverside Inn
1.9 mi from Dundee centre
Dundee Shopping Centre
2.2 mi from Dundee centre
Things to do in Dundee
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Dundee Sports & Fitness
1.3 mi from Dundee centre
Dundee Cricket Club
0.6 mi from Dundee centre
Parkland Golf Club
1 mi from Dundee centre
Dundee Cinema
0.7 mi from Dundee centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.8 mi from Dundee centre
Dundee Adventure Park
0.6 mi from Dundee centre
Commuting from Dundee
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 34 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 25 min |
| Reading | Train | 23 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 24 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 19 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 25 min |
Local developments in Dundee
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Dundee town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near DD1
Approved
Dundee retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Dundee
Verified contractors covering DD1, DD2, DD4 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Dundee
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Dundee
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Dundee
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Dundee
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Dundee must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Dundee City.
More local data for Dundee
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