Scotland
House prices in Edinburgh
Scotland's strongest market. Closing dates and offers-over pricing are routine in EH3, EH9 and EH10.
Last updated April 2026·HM Land Registry & ONS
- Avg price
- £338k
- YoY change
- +2.3%
- Days
- 32
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What it's actually like to sell in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's strongest market and one of the fastest-moving in the UK. Closing dates and offers-over pricing are routine in EH3, EH9 and EH10. The city's tenement-flat stock dominates central postcodes, with detached family stock concentrated in EH4 and EH13.
The honest truth about Edinburgh: 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 £338k average is only the starting point.
We use HM Land Registry data to set realistic expectations, then hand you over to the EH-area agents whose own sale-vs-asking ratio actually beats the market — not the ones who promise the highest valuation to win the instruction.
Postcode-by-postcode in Edinburgh
Drill down into the postcode districts that make up the Edinburgh headline average.
market at a glance
Snapshot of the Edinburgh housing stock and what selling typically looks like right now.
Price trend (indexed)
Edinburgh average house price, indexed
Indexed series — derived by applying ONS UK House Price Index regional growth rates to Edinburgh'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 Edinburgh, not a city-specific sold-price series. Read the methodology.
Property mix
- Detached11%
- Semi-detached18%
- Terraced24%
- Flats / maisonettes47%
Source: ONS Census 2021 dwelling stock aggregated to Scotland. Postcode-level mix varies.
Typical selling timeline
32days
Listing to sold-subject-to-contract in Edinburgh, then a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Source: Rightmove House Price Index.
Stamp duty on the average home
£6,900
SDLT on a £338k main residence in England. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates.
Edinburgh compared to nearby Scotland markets
How Edinburgh stacks up against the closest Scotland cities by average price and recent year-on-year movement.
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Edinburgh selling FAQs
Common questions from Edinburgh sellers — answers cite HM Land Registry, ONS HPI and HMRC SDLT bands.
What is the average house price in Edinburgh?+
The average sold price in Edinburgh is around £338k, 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 EH postcode area.
How long does it take to sell a house in Edinburgh?+
Homes in Edinburgh typically take around 32 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 Edinburgh home?+
On the Edinburgh average price of £338k, stamp duty (SDLT) for a main residence in England would be around £6,900. 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 Edinburgh?+
The "best" agent depends on your street, property type and price band — not on brand size. We rank Edinburgh agents by their actual sale-price-vs-asking-price ratio, average time on market, and how many homes they've sold in the EH 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 Edinburgh 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.
Authoritative Edinburgh sources
Methodology sources: HM Land Registry UK HPI · ONS House Price Index · HMRC SDLT. Page last updated April 2026. See full methodology.