McLeod Street / Gorgie, safe for a female student?
Hi everyone! I got offered the Uni of Edinburgh's accommodation in McLeod Street, which is in Gorgie (right next to the stadium). I've obviously done some research into it, the residence itself looks lovely but I've never visited Edinburgh and know nothing about which areas are nice and which are unsafe.
I've heard conflicting things about Gorgie. Some say it is nice, affordable, up and coming, but I've heard some say it is not a nice area and it is quite rough. It is also about 30 minutes by bus from where I will study at uni.
It is on the expensive side (normally £12,000 for the year) but I got a reduced price as they ran out of cheaper accommodation. So, most people there will be more well-off and used to nice areas, which reassures me a bit, especially as someone from a council estate in the north of England, but I am still worried about the area. Is crime bad? What is it like living there? Will I need to be extra careful living there? What kinds of people live there? Are there lots of drunkards or drug addicts? Is it safe at nighttime, or do I need to be constantly looking over my shoulder (not that I don't anyway, but more than usual?)?
Sorry about all the questions, I'm completely new and safety is something I am always very concerned about when I go to new places.
For context, I'm from Hull, so if anyone could compare Gorgie to an area in Hull, crime-wise, etc, I would really appreciate that. I haven't signed the contract yet because I am so worried about the area.
If anyone is a student living at McLeod Street that would be really useful too, as that's where I would be living if I accept it.
Thank you everyone.