Average house price in Scottish Borders
The average house price in Scottish Borders (Scotland) is £183,267, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 4.2% over the last 12 months. That is 32% below the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Scottish Borders ranks 316th most expensive of 360 local authorities — in the most affordable quarter of local authorities.
- Average price
- £183,267
- 12-month change
- +4.2%
- vs UK average
- -32%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 316th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £344,636 |
| Semi-detached | £216,395 |
| Terraced | £177,654 |
| Flat / maisonette | £106,926 |
Nearby areas in Scotland
- Fife£170,751
- South Lanarkshire£176,810
- Argyll and Bute£180,979
- City of Glasgow£186,853
- Aberdeenshire£197,504
- Moray£205,006
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Scottish Borders?
- The average house price in Scottish Borders is £183,267, 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 Scottish Borders?
- Average house prices in Scottish Borders have risen by 4.2% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Scottish Borders?
- An average detached home in Scottish Borders costs £344,636 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Scottish Borders?
- An average flat or maisonette in Scottish Borders costs £106,926 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Scottish Borders expensive compared with the UK average?
- Scottish Borders's average house price of £183,267 is 32% below the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Scottish Borders rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Scottish Borders is the 316th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it in the most affordable quarter of local authorities.
The full picture for Scottish Borders
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Scottish Borders.
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.