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Average: £165,000 · +7.2% year-on-year
Average price
£165,000
Median price
£148,000
Year change
+7.2%
5-year change
+35.1%
LBTT (first-time buyer)
£0
Save £400 with FTB relief
Avg 2-bed rent
£575/month
Annual rent
£6,900
Price-to-rent ratio
24x
The average house price in Orkney Islands is £165,000, which is 18% below the Scottish average of £201,129. Prices have seen strong growth over the past year at +7.2%, well ahead of the national trend. Over five years, values have moved up by 35.1%. The average 2-bed rent of £575/month gives a gross rental yield of 4.2%, which is challenging for buy-to-let landlords. With roughly 250 property sales per year, Orkney Islands is a quieter market with fewer transactions.
The average house price in Orkney Islands is £165,000 (median £148,000). Detached homes average £225,000, semi-detached £165,000, terraced £128,000, and flats £75,000.
Yes. Orkney Islands is 18% below the Scottish average of £201,129, making it relatively affordable. Year-on-year prices have risen by 7.2%.
On the average Orkney Islands property (£165,000), a standard buyer pays £400 in LBTT. First-time buyers pay nothing, saving £400. Use our LBTT Calculator for an exact figure at any price.
The gross rental yield in Orkney Islands is approximately 4.2%, based on an average 2-bed rent of £575/month and average property price of £165,000. 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.