Average house price in Shetland Islands
The average house price in Shetland Islands (Scotland) is £206,063, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have fallen by 5.5% over the last 12 months. That is 24% below the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Shetland Islands ranks 275th most expensive of 360 local authorities — in the most affordable quarter of local authorities.
- Average price
- £206,063
- 12-month change
- -5.5%
- vs UK average
- -24%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 275th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £281,412 |
| Semi-detached | £197,606 |
| Terraced | £138,729 |
| Flat / maisonette | £101,625 |
Nearby areas in Scotland
- City of Glasgow£186,853
- Aberdeenshire£197,504
- Moray£205,006
- Highland£214,255
- Perth and Kinross£218,293
- West Lothian£224,924
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Shetland Islands?
- The average house price in Shetland Islands is £206,063, 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 Shetland Islands?
- Average house prices in Shetland Islands have fallen by 5.5% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Shetland Islands?
- An average detached home in Shetland Islands costs £281,412 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Shetland Islands?
- An average flat or maisonette in Shetland Islands costs £101,625 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Shetland Islands expensive compared with the UK average?
- Shetland Islands's average house price of £206,063 is 24% below the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Shetland Islands rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Shetland Islands is the 275th 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.
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.