House prices in Orkney Islands
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Data as of: UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026.
What is the average house price in Orkney Islands?
As of August 2026, the average house price in Orkney Islands is £216,479, down 1.2% on a year earlier. Detached £290,099, semi-detached £200,730, terraced £171,455, flat £111,960. First-time buyers paid £174,218 on average. Figures from the UK House Price Index, published 21 October 2026.
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Average price, month by month
| Month | Average price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | £218,999 | 25 |
| September 2025 | £208,985 | 37 |
| October 2025 | £229,859 | 40 |
| November 2025 | £229,217 | 23 |
| December 2025 | £234,720 | 25 |
| January 2026 | £229,030 | 24 |
| February 2026 | £222,860 | 14 |
| March 2026 | £221,171 | 15 |
| April 2026 | £229,880 | 24 |
| May 2026 | £231,955 | 33 |
| June 2026 | £233,263 | 36 |
| July 2026 | £214,986 | |
| August 2026 | £216,479 |
More questions about prices in Orkney Islands
Are house prices going up in Orkney Islands?
No: the average home sold for £216,479 in August 2026, down 1.2% on August 2025, against £198,397 across Scotland. Prices rose in 6 of the last 12 months and fell or held in 6.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
When were house prices highest in Orkney Islands over the last year?
The highest monthly average in the 13 months to August 2026 was £234,720 in December 2025; the lowest was £208,985 in September 2025.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How have prices changed by type of home in Orkney Islands?
Over the year, detached homes did best (down 0.1%) and flats worst (down 3.2%).
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
What do first-time buyers pay for a home in Orkney Islands?
First-time buyers paid £174,218 on average in August 2026, and buyers who already owned a home paid £246,891.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How many homes sell in Orkney Islands each month?
36 sales were recorded in June 2026. The latest months' figures are provisional and are revised as more sales are registered.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much LBTT would I pay on an average home in Orkney Islands?
A home mover paying the local average for movers, £246,891, pays £2,038 in LBTT. LBTT for each kind of buyer in Orkney Islands.
Prices by property type
| Type | August 2026 | August 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £290,099 | £290,363 | -0.1% |
| Semi-detached | £200,730 | £205,353 | -2.3% |
| Terraced | £171,455 | £173,354 | -1.1% |
| Flat | £111,960 | £115,646 | -3.2% |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Year change |
|---|---|---|
| Moray | £203,371 | +3.6% |
| Highland | £224,574 | +7.4% |
| Aberdeenshire | £200,965 | -2.0% |
| Shetland Islands | £180,869 | -11.2% |
What buying here costs in tax and fees: LBTT in Orkney Islands.
Questions
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Sources
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.