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Average: £195,000 · +6.2% year-on-year
Average price
£195,000
Median price
£175,000
Year change
+6.2%
5-year change
+32.5%
LBTT (first-time buyer)
£400
Save £600 with FTB relief
Avg 2-bed rent
£700/month
Annual rent
£8,400
Price-to-rent ratio
23x
The average house price in Highland is £195,000, which is 3% below the Scottish average of £201,129. Prices have seen strong growth over the past year at +6.2%, well ahead of the national trend. Over five years, values have moved up by 32.5%. The average 2-bed rent of £700/month gives a gross rental yield of 4.3%, which is challenging for buy-to-let landlords. With roughly 3,200 property sales per year, Highland is one of Scotland’s more active markets.
The average house price in Highland is £195,000 (median £175,000). Detached homes average £280,000, semi-detached £185,000, terraced £148,000, and flats £88,000.
Yes. Highland is 3% below the Scottish average of £201,129, making it relatively affordable. Year-on-year prices have risen by 6.2%.
On the average Highland property (£195,000), a standard buyer pays £1,000 in LBTT. First-time buyers pay £400, saving £600. Use our LBTT Calculator for an exact figure at any price.
The gross rental yield in Highland is approximately 4.3%, based on an average 2-bed rent of £700/month and average property price of £195,000. A price-to-rent ratio of 23x 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.