Scotland average house price
Scotland average house price stood at £196,349 in Jul 2026, according to HM Land Registry. It is one of the indicators in the House prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Apr 1968 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the House prices table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average price | |||||||||||
| Scotland | 196,349 | 193,986 | 196,320 | 192,638 | 188,330 | 188,801 | 189,118 | 189,403 | 193,184 | 193,160 | |
| Northern Ireland | 202,487 | 202,487 | 202,487 | 202,487 | 198,261 | 198,261 | 198,261 | 195,262 | 195,262 | 195,262 |
Understanding scotland average house price
Residential property transfers finalised under Scots property law populate this monthly count of average values across Scotland. By restricting its scope strictly to Scottish jurisdictions, the series separates local conveyancing customs and distinct legal completion frameworks from English, Welsh, and Northern Irish equivalents. All completed market sales of houses and flats are included, encompassing cash buyers and mortgage holders alike, while gifts and inheritance transfers are omitted to preserve valuation integrity.
Interpreting the series requires recognising the unique operational mechanics of the Scottish property market, particularly regarding missives and legal conclusion dates. Seasonal effects can introduce noise into short-term monthly figures, making annual percentage changes a more dependable gauge of direction. Estimates are subject to periodic revisions as late administrative filings are processed. Users should note that these figures record actual completed sales rather than mortgage approvals, resulting in a time lag relative to lender-reported metrics.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this Scottish series capture transactions finalised under Scots law?
- Yes, it tracks completed residential sales specifically registered within Scottish jurisdictions.
- Are non-market property transfers included in the average?
- No, gifts, inheritances, and other non-commercial transactions are filtered out to keep the valuation accurate.
- Why do these figures lag behind mortgage lending data?
- The index records data at the final legal completion and registration stage, which occurs weeks after a mortgage is initially approved.