House prices
House Prices in Edinburgh (2026)
The average house price in Edinburgh is around £290,000–£295,000 in 2026 — above the UK average of about £290,000, and the most expensive city in Scotland. Prices vary sharply by area, from the most affordable terraces to the premium districts below. Here is the local picture, how long sales take, and what a cash buyer would offer.
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Average house prices in Edinburgh
Here is the headline picture for Edinburgh (EH postcodes) as of 2026:
| Edinburgh market (2026) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Average price | £290,000–£295,000 |
| Versus UK average | above the UK average of about £290,000, and the most expensive city in Scotland |
| Time to find a buyer | fast — around 26 to 29 days to a sale on average, among the quickest in the UK |
| Time to complete | concluded through missives, with about 73% of homes selling at or above the Home Report valuation |
| More affordable areas | parts of Sighthill, Wester Hailes, Gracemount, outer estates |
| Premium areas | New Town, Stockbridge, Morningside, The Grange |
Figures from ONS UK House Price Index (Edinburgh, S12000036) and ESPC House Price Report, early 2026; Home.co.uk time-on-market data. Measures differ by method — always check live sold prices on HM Land Registry, Rightmove and Zoopla for your exact street.
House prices by area in Edinburgh
The biggest driver of price here is which area you are in. The spread between the cheapest and dearest districts is large, so a city-wide average can be misleading for your specific home:
| Area | Character & price level |
|---|---|
| New Town, Stockbridge & the West End | Premium — Georgian townhouses and mansion flats |
| Morningside, Bruntsfield & The Grange | Premium — sought-after period homes and tenements |
| Leith, Portobello & the east | Strong — tenements and converted flats, gentrifying |
| Sighthill, Wester Hailes & outer estates | More affordable — flats and ex-council homes |
Map of Edinburgh
The EH postcodes area we cover for sales and valuations:
How long does it take to sell in Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh, finding a buyer typically takes fast — around 26 to 29 days to a sale on average, among the quickest in the UK, while concluded through missives, with about 73% of homes selling at or above the Home Report valuation. If you need certainty or speed, a chain-free cash sale completes in 7–28 days regardless of the local market.
What would you actually get for your Edinburgh home?
Online estimates and city averages are a starting point, not a price. For an accurate figure, average genuine sold comparables on your street. To benchmark that against a real, funded buyer, get a free, no-obligation valuation and cash offer — a cash buyer typically pays 75–85% of market value with no fees, in exchange for speed and certainty. Ready to move fast in Edinburgh? See selling your house fast in Edinburgh.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average house price in Edinburgh?
Around £290,000–£295,000 in early 2026 (HM Land Registry / ONS), above the UK average of about £290,000, and the most expensive city in Scotland. Portal "average sold" measures can differ by method, so always check live sold prices for your exact street.
What are the cheapest areas in Edinburgh?
The more affordable areas include parts of Sighthill, Wester Hailes, Gracemount, outer estates. Prices vary widely by street and condition.
How long does it take to sell in Edinburgh?
Finding a buyer takes fast — around 26 to 29 days to a sale on average, among the quickest in the UK, but completing the sale takes concluded through missives, with about 73% of homes selling at or above the Home Report valuation. A cash sale completes in 7–28 days.
What would a cash buyer pay for my Edinburgh home?
Typically 75–85% of market value, with no fees and completion in 7–28 days. Compare a no-obligation cash offer against the local prices above to decide what suits you.
