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Edinburgh house prices

Scotland · Official UK House Price Index, August 2026.

The average home in Edinburgh sold for £301,313 in August 2026, 2.9% up on the same month a year earlier. Figures are the official UK House Price Index average for the Edinburgh council area, covering all residential sales.

Average sold price

£301k

Change over the last year

2.9% up

Average price, last 12 months

  1. £295k

    Sept 25

  2. £294k

    Dec 25

  3. £294k

    Mar 26

  4. £299k

    May 26

  5. £301k

    Aug 26

Over the last 12 months the average has risen by £5,884 (2.0%).

Average price by property type in Edinburgh

Detached

£691k

Semi-detached

£454k

Terraced

£381k

Flat or maisonette

£245k

Figures cover the Edinburgh council area. Scotland does not publish individual sale prices for free, so these are official area averages rather than a list of sales.

Edinburgh house prices: common questions

What is the average house price in Edinburgh?
The average home in Edinburgh sold for £301,313 in August 2026, according to the official UK House Price Index.
Are house prices in Edinburgh rising or falling?
Average prices in Edinburgh are 2.9% higher than the same month a year earlier.
How much does a flat or a house cost in Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh, a flat or maisonette averages £244,953, a terraced home £381,227 and a detached home £691,415.
Where do these Edinburgh house prices come from?
They are official UK House Price Index averages for the Edinburgh council area, produced from Registers of Scotland data. Scotland does not publish individual sale prices for free, so these are area averages rather than a list of sales.
How can I find out what my own home in Edinburgh is worth?
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