Average house price in Orkney Islands
The average house price in Orkney Islands (Scotland) is £264,851, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 28.4% over the last 12 months. That is 2% below the UK average of £270,080.
- Average price
- £264,851
- 12-month change
- +28.4%
- vs UK average
- -2%
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £348,566 |
| Semi-detached | £253,576 |
| Terraced | £210,053 |
| Flat / maisonette | £136,958 |
Nearby areas in Scotland
- Perth and Kinross£218,293
- West Lothian£224,924
- Stirling£227,125
- East Dunbartonshire£265,212
- Midlothian£275,756
- East Lothian£279,150
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Orkney Islands?
- The average house price in Orkney Islands is £264,851, 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 Orkney Islands?
- Average house prices in Orkney Islands have risen by 28.4% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Orkney Islands?
- An average detached home in Orkney Islands costs £348,566 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Orkney Islands?
- An average flat or maisonette in Orkney Islands costs £136,958 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Orkney Islands expensive compared with the UK average?
- Orkney Islands's average house price of £264,851 is 2% below the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
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.