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Average: £325,000 · +3.2% year-on-year
Average price
£325,000
Median price
£285,000
Year change
+3.2%
5-year change
+15.4%
LBTT (first-time buyer)
£5,250
Save £600 with FTB relief
Avg 2-bed rent
£1,250/month
Annual rent
£15,000
Price-to-rent ratio
22x
The average house price in City of Edinburgh is £325,000, which is 62% above the Scottish average of £201,129. The market has shown moderate growth over the past year at +3.2%, broadly in line with the rest of Scotland. Over five years, values have moved up by 15.4%. The average 2-bed rent of £1,250/month gives a gross rental yield of 4.6%, which is challenging for buy-to-let landlords. With roughly 8,500 property sales per year, City of Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s more active markets.
The average house price in City of Edinburgh is £325,000 (median £285,000). Detached homes average £575,000, semi-detached £365,000, terraced £310,000, and flats £235,000.
City of Edinburgh is 62% above the Scottish average of £201,129, so it’s more expensive than most areas. However, strong demand and rising prices suggest continued buyer confidence.
On the average City of Edinburgh property (£325,000), a standard buyer pays £5,850 in LBTT. First-time buyers pay £5,250, saving £600. Use our LBTT Calculator for an exact figure at any price.
The gross rental yield in City of Edinburgh is approximately 4.6%, based on an average 2-bed rent of £1,250/month and average property price of £325,000. A price-to-rent ratio of 22x is considered challenging for landlords.
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Data: Registers of Scotland quarterly house price statistics, UK House Price Index (ONS/Land Registry). Figures are approximate and based on the most recent available data. LBTT calculated at 2026/27 rates. Rental data from Citylets/Scottish Government Private Rent Statistics.