Average house price in City of Edinburgh
The average house price in City of Edinburgh (Scotland) is £295,204, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 2.0% over the last 12 months. That is 9% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, City of Edinburgh ranks 153rd most expensive of 360 local authorities — above the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £295,204
- 12-month change
- +2.0%
- vs UK average
- +9%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 153rd / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £678,387 |
| Semi-detached | £443,047 |
| Terraced | £371,712 |
| Flat / maisonette | £240,258 |
Nearby areas in Scotland
- Stirling£227,125
- Orkney Islands£264,851
- East Dunbartonshire£265,212
- Midlothian£275,756
- East Lothian£279,150
- East Renfrewshire£289,143
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in City of Edinburgh?
- The average house price in City of Edinburgh is £295,204, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in City of Edinburgh?
- Average house prices in City of Edinburgh have risen by 2.0% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in City of Edinburgh?
- An average detached home in City of Edinburgh costs £678,387 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in City of Edinburgh?
- An average flat or maisonette in City of Edinburgh costs £240,258 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is City of Edinburgh expensive compared with the UK average?
- City of Edinburgh's average house price of £295,204 is 9% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does City of Edinburgh rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, City of Edinburgh is the 153rd most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it above the median for local authorities.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.