Scotland House Prices 2026 — Average £196,000 | Edinburgh £330,000
Scotland's average house price of £196,000 is 31% below the UK average — making it one of the most affordable housing markets in Britain. Edinburgh leads at £330,000 while rural areas of Dumfries and Galloway remain below £140,000.
Scotland Average House Price
Edinburgh & Lothians Average
Glasgow Average
Highland Average
Aberdeen Average
Dumfries & Galloway Average
Annual Price Growth (Scotland)
Price to Earnings Ratio
Source: Registers of Scotland · ONS House Price Index · 2025/26
The average house price in Scotland is £196,000 in 2025, according to the Registers of Scotland — 31% below the UK average of £285,000.
Edinburgh has the highest average house price in Scotland at approximately £330,000, while Inverclyde and North Ayrshire are among the most affordable at under £125,000.
Scottish house prices rose by 6.8% in 2024 — ahead of the UK average annual growth of 5.2% — with strong demand in Edinburgh and the Central Belt.
About Scotland's Housing Market
Scotland has one of the most affordable housing markets in the United Kingdom. At £196,000, the average house price is 31% below the UK average of £285,000, and the price-to-earnings ratio of approximately 5.5x compares favourably to the UK national average of 8.9x.
Edinburgh is the clear outlier. Strong demand from tech industry workers, university graduates and remote workers has pushed Edinburgh average prices to £330,000 — outpacing Glasgow by £125,000. Edinburgh has seen double-digit price growth in some years and consistently records more competitive bidding than any other Scottish city.
Aberdeen's property market has been recovering from a prolonged downturn caused by the collapse in North Sea oil activity after 2014. Aberdeen prices, which were briefly above Edinburgh's in 2013, have since fallen significantly and are now among Scotland's lower-priced urban markets at £175,000.
House Prices by Scottish Local Authority — 2026
Average residential property price. Source: Registers of Scotland.
| Area | Avg Price | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh & Lothians | £330,000 | +7.2% |
| Stirling | £240,000 | +6.5% |
| East Lothian | £280,000 | +7.0% |
| Glasgow City | £205,000 | +6.8% |
| Highland | £195,000 | +5.8% |
| Fife | £185,000 | +6.1% |
| Aberdeen City | £175,000 | +3.9% |
| Dundee | £165,000 | +5.5% |
| North Lanarkshire | £155,000 | +7.1% |
| Dumfries & Galloway | £138,000 | +4.8% |
| Scotland Average | £196,000 | +6.8% |
Source: Registers of Scotland 2025/26
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on official data from Registers of Scotland and ONS
What is the average house price in Scotland?
The average house price in Scotland is approximately £196,000 in 2026 according to Registers of Scotland. This is around 31% below the UK average of £285,000, making Scotland one of the most affordable parts of the UK for homebuyers.
Where are house prices cheapest in Scotland?
Dumfries and Galloway is typically Scotland's most affordable area at around £138,000, followed by parts of North Lanarkshire (£155,000) and Dundee (£165,000). Rural areas of the north and west, including Argyll and Bute, can also offer relatively affordable properties.
Are house prices rising in Scotland?
Yes. Scottish house prices rose by approximately 6.8% in 2024/25, ahead of the UK average of 5.2%. Edinburgh and North Lanarkshire saw the strongest growth. The Scottish market has benefited from relatively better affordability attracting buyers priced out of English cities.
How do Scotland house prices compare to England?
Scotland's average of £196,000 is significantly below every English region except the North East (£170,000). It is 63% lower than London (£530,000) and 49% below the South East (£385,000). The price-to-earnings ratio in Scotland is approximately 5.5x versus 8.9x for the UK as a whole.