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Average: £185,000 · +5.2% year-on-year
Average price
£185,000
Median price
£165,000
Year change
+5.2%
5-year change
+26.8%
LBTT (first-time buyer)
£200
Save £600 with FTB relief
Avg 2-bed rent
£625/month
Annual rent
£7,500
Price-to-rent ratio
25x
The average house price in Scottish Borders is £185,000, which is 8% below the Scottish average of £201,129. The market has shown moderate growth over the past year at +5.2%, broadly in line with the rest of Scotland. Over five years, values have moved up by 26.8%. The average 2-bed rent of £625/month gives a gross rental yield of 4.1%, which is challenging for buy-to-let landlords. With roughly 1,400 property sales per year, Scottish Borders is a quieter market with fewer transactions.
The average house price in Scottish Borders is £185,000 (median £165,000). Detached homes average £290,000, semi-detached £182,000, terraced £145,000, and flats £80,000.
Yes. Scottish Borders is 8% below the Scottish average of £201,129, making it relatively affordable. Year-on-year prices have risen by 5.2%.
On the average Scottish Borders property (£185,000), a standard buyer pays £800 in LBTT. First-time buyers pay £200, saving £600. Use our LBTT Calculator for an exact figure at any price.
The gross rental yield in Scottish Borders is approximately 4.1%, based on an average 2-bed rent of £625/month and average property price of £185,000. A price-to-rent ratio of 25x 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.