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Average: £265,000 · +4.2% year-on-year
Average price
£265,000
Median price
£245,000
Year change
+4.2%
5-year change
+20.1%
LBTT (first-time buyer)
£2,250
Save £600 with FTB relief
Avg 2-bed rent
£925/month
Annual rent
£11,100
Price-to-rent ratio
24x
The average house price in Midlothian is £265,000, which is 32% above the Scottish average of £201,129. The market has shown moderate growth over the past year at +4.2%, broadly in line with the rest of Scotland. Over five years, values have moved up by 20.1%. The average 2-bed rent of £925/month gives a gross rental yield of 4.2%, which is challenging for buy-to-let landlords. With roughly 1,200 property sales per year, Midlothian is a quieter market with fewer transactions.
The average house price in Midlothian is £265,000 (median £245,000). Detached homes average £385,000, semi-detached £270,000, terraced £228,000, and flats £148,000.
Midlothian is 32% 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 Midlothian property (£265,000), a standard buyer pays £2,850 in LBTT. First-time buyers pay £2,250, saving £600. Use our LBTT Calculator for an exact figure at any price.
The gross rental yield in Midlothian is approximately 4.2%, based on an average 2-bed rent of £925/month and average property price of £265,000. A price-to-rent ratio of 24x 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.