Scotland

House prices in Aberdeen

Scotland's energy capital. Market closely tracks oil and gas employment cycles.

Last updated April 2026·HM Land Registry & ONS

Avg price
£205k
YoY change
+2.3%
Days
42

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sandstone tenements and townhouses typical of central Scotland — illustrative of housing stock around Aberdeen (AB)
Sandstone tenements and townhouses

Aberdeen sellers — start here

Aberdeen's market remains shaped by the energy-sector employment cycle. Granite tenement flats dominate central AB10–AB11, while AB15 (West End) and Cults (AB15) anchor the family-home premium. Recent diversification into renewables has stabilised demand after a decade of oil-price volatility.

Most Aberdeen sellers do exactly two things wrong. They instruct the agent who quotes the highest valuation, and they price-test the market for a month before cutting. Both are expensive mistakes. The agents who genuinely outperform in AB price slightly under the optimistic crowd, generate competitive viewings in the first 14 days, and use that demand to push the final agreed price up.

Our role is small and clear: free, ranked introductions to the three top-performing agents on your street — based on real sold data, not who pays the highest referral fee.

in numbers

Snapshot of the Aberdeen housing stock and what selling typically looks like right now.

Price trend (indexed)

Aberdeen average house price, indexed

£171k£188k£205k202120222023202420252026£205k

Indexed series — derived by applying ONS UK House Price Index regional growth rates to Aberdeen's current average sold price. Source: ONS UK HPI; current average from HM Land Registry Price Paid data. This is a regional trend rebased to Aberdeen, not a city-specific sold-price series. Read the methodology.

Property mix

  • Detached22%
  • Semi-detached22%
  • Terraced18%
  • Flats / maisonettes38%

Source: ONS Census 2021 dwelling stock aggregated to Scotland. Postcode-level mix varies.

Typical selling timeline

42days

Listing to sold-subject-to-contract in Aberdeen, then a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Source: Rightmove House Price Index.

Stamp duty on the average home

£1,600

SDLT on a £205k main residence in England. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates.

How Aberdeen stacks up across Scotland

How Aberdeen stacks up against the closest Scotland cities by average price and recent year-on-year movement.

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Aberdeen selling FAQs

Common questions from Aberdeen sellers — answers cite HM Land Registry, ONS HPI and HMRC SDLT bands.

What is the average house price in Aberdeen?+

The average sold price in Aberdeen is around £205k, based on the latest HM Land Registry Price Paid data and ONS House Price Index. Year-on-year prices are up 2.3% across the AB postcode area.

How long does it take to sell a house in Aberdeen?+

Homes in Aberdeen typically take around 42 days from listing to sold-subject-to-contract, with a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Well-priced homes in central postcodes usually move faster; unusual or chain-heavy sales can take longer.

What stamp duty would I pay on an average Aberdeen home?+

On the Aberdeen average price of £205k, stamp duty (SDLT) for a main residence in England would be around £1,600. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates — see HMRC's SDLT calculator for your exact position.

Which estate agents are best in Aberdeen?+

The "best" agent depends on your street, property type and price band — not on brand size. We rank Aberdeen agents by their actual sale-price-vs-asking-price ratio, average time on market, and how many homes they've sold in the AB postcode area in the last 12 months. Submit your details above and we'll introduce 2–3 top performers within a working day.

Is the FindYourAgent service free for Aberdeen sellers?+

Yes — entirely free for sellers. Our partner GetAgent earns a referral fee from the estate agent you eventually instruct. The agent you choose charges their normal commission, not a penny more for using us. There is no obligation to instruct any agent we introduce.

Methodology sources: HM Land Registry UK HPI · ONS House Price Index · HMRC SDLT. Page last updated April 2026. See full methodology.