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. At that price, Orkney Islands ranks 186th most expensive of 360 local authorities — below the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £264,851
- 12-month change
- +28.4%
- vs UK average
- -2%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 186th / 360
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).
- Where does Orkney Islands rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Orkney Islands is the 186th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it below 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.