Since 2020 the average house price in Scotland rose by £33,976, according to analysis of the latest statistics by DJ Alexander Ltd.
The firm said that the latest data from the monthly house price index showed that between November 2020 and October 2025 average house prices in Scotland increased from £157,849 to £191,825.
Across Scotland there were substantial variations in price rises with East Dunbartonshire recording the highest increase of £62,450; Midlothian rising by £58,746; Moray up £50,424; West Lothian £50,213 higher; and East Renfrewshire increasing by £49,796.
This means that average prices in East Dunbartonshire rose by £240 every week for 260 weeks in a row compared to £130 per week for Scotland as a whole.
There was only one area which recorded a fall in average prices with Aberdeen down £12,741.
The most expensive place to buy a home in Scotland was Edinburgh with an average price of £292,089; followed by East Renfrewshire at £290,110; Midlothian on £290,055; East Lothian at £281,531; and East Dunbartonshire on £272,658.
David Alexander, the chief executive officer of DJ Alexander Scotland, said: “Half a decade of rising house prices in Scotland is testament to the continued strength of the housing market.
“In Scotland average prices rose by 21.5% between November 20205 and October 2025 with the increase in England and Wales lower at 18.0% over the same period.
“Within these figures there are enormous differences with parts of Scotland increasing in price at an extraordinary rate. That properties in East Dunbartonshire are now over £62,000 higher than they were five years ago is remarkable.”
He continued: “It is important to realise although almost all of Scotland saw an increase in average prices Aberdeen homeowners have seen the value of their properties fall.
“This is undoubtedly due to long-term continued uncertainty over the future of the oil and gas sector which has resulted in an unstable and difficult housing market which is unlikely to be resolved unless some indication is given over the economic future of the city.
“Many will be happy to hear their home value is rising while others, particularly among first time buyers, will be in despair over whether they will ever be able to buy a home.
“Certainly, in the central belt in and around Edinburgh and Glasgow prices have been soaring over many years and affordability has become a major issue. This could be resolved both through lower interest rates coupled with greater supply, but this will require time and support to be achieved.”
Alexander concluded: “Overall however, it is clear that Scotland’s housing market remains in good shape over the medium term.
“There are undoubtedly challenges ahead but this is an optimistic position of steadily rising prices, and continued demand.”
