Scotland
House prices in Dundee
Tayside city with V&A regeneration and strong student demand from two universities.
Last updated April 2026·HM Land Registry & ONS
- Avg price
- £169k
- YoY change
- +2.3%
- Days
- 38
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What it's actually like to sell in Dundee
Dundee sits in the Scotland property market, with current average sold prices around £169k and a year-on-year movement of +2.3%. The DD postcode area covers a mix of central, suburban and edge-of-city stock — top-performing local agents will know which streets are moving fastest right now and where buyers are most active.
The honest truth about Dundee: two streets apart can mean two completely different markets. A semi on one road might attract three offers in a fortnight; the same property a five-minute walk away can sit unloved for months. That's why the headline £169k average is only the starting point.
We use HM Land Registry data to set realistic expectations, then hand you over to the DD-area agents whose own sale-vs-asking ratio actually beats the market — not the ones who promise the highest valuation to win the instruction.
What the numbers actually look like
Snapshot of the Dundee housing stock and what selling typically looks like right now.
Price trend (indexed)
Dundee average house price, indexed
Indexed series — derived by applying ONS UK House Price Index regional growth rates to Dundee'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 Dundee, not a city-specific sold-price series. Read the methodology.
Property mix
- Detached21%
- Semi-detached23%
- Terraced21%
- Flats / maisonettes35%
Source: ONS Census 2021 dwelling stock aggregated to Scotland. Postcode-level mix varies.
Typical selling timeline
38days
Listing to sold-subject-to-contract in Dundee, then a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Source: Rightmove House Price Index.
Stamp duty on the average home
£880
SDLT on a £169k main residence in England. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates.
Cities near Dundee — and how they price
How Dundee stacks up against the closest Scotland cities by average price and recent year-on-year movement.
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Dundee selling FAQs
Common questions from Dundee sellers — answers cite HM Land Registry, ONS HPI and HMRC SDLT bands.
What is the average house price in Dundee?+
The average sold price in Dundee is around £169k, 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 DD postcode area.
How long does it take to sell a house in Dundee?+
Homes in Dundee typically take around 38 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 Dundee home?+
On the Dundee average price of £169k, stamp duty (SDLT) for a main residence in England would be around £880. 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 Dundee?+
The "best" agent depends on your street, property type and price band — not on brand size. We rank Dundee agents by their actual sale-price-vs-asking-price ratio, average time on market, and how many homes they've sold in the DD postcode area in the last 12 months. Submit your details above and we'll introduce 2–3 top performers within a working day.
Authoritative Dundee sources
Methodology sources: HM Land Registry UK HPI · ONS House Price Index · HMRC SDLT. Page last updated April 2026. See full methodology.