Average house prices in Scotland increased by 5% between September 2024 and August 2025, nearly twice the 2.8% rise recorded in England and Wales, according to analysis of the latest official data by DJ Alexander Ltd.
The firm, which is Scotland’s largest lettings and estate agency, said the average Scottish home rose in value by £9,299 to £193,786 over the 12-month period, compared with an £8,036 increase to £290,064 south of the Border.
Across Scotland, East Dunbartonshire recorded the largest annual increase at £15,615, followed by Perth and Kinross (£15,522), Renfrewshire (£15,372), East Ayrshire (£13,992) and Edinburgh (£13,205).
The most expensive location remained Edinburgh, with an average price of £295,653, while Inverclyde was the least expensive at £116,981. Three areas saw prices fall: Aberdeen (£8,115), Aberdeenshire (£4,410) and South Ayrshire (£76).
David Alexander, chief executive officer of DJ Alexander Scotland, said: “The Scottish housing market continues to perform well, particularly compared to England and Wales.
“The 5.0% rise in Scotland compared to a 2.8% increase in England and Wales highlights the buoyancy of the market north of the Border.
“That the actual monetary increase was higher, at £9,299 in Scotland compared to £8,036 in England and Wales, shows a quite distinctive difference in the two markets.
“Given that there is no difference in interest rates and employment prospects are broadly similar it is encouraging to see the Scottish market remain as lively as this.
“With eight areas recording an increase of over £10,000 over the 12-month period this is a clear sign that demand remains strong from Scotland’s homebuyers in some parts of the country.”
Alexander added: “The difference in average price between Edinburgh and Inverclyde, respectively the most expensive and cheapest places to buy in the most recent data, is £178,672 which is substantial and indicates a large price gap across certain parts of the country.
“The largest price increases have occurred across a geographically diverse range of areas in the country with Perth and Kinross, East Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, East Ayrshire, and Edinburgh all experiencing strong rises.
“As ever some parts of Scotland are booming while others appear to be relatively static or even declining. Continued uncertainty over the future of the North Sea oil and gas sector is causing a drag on prices in Aberdeen which had a fall in average prices of £8,036 while Aberdeenshire dropped by £4,410 over the last year.
“The Scottish housing market remains in remarkably good health with strong average price growth and demand remaining high.
“This is a moment to celebrate the strength of the sector. While the rate of growth may be slowing, given the picture in the rest of the UK, this remains a robust performance.
“Uncertainty over the budget and the future economic direction may cause this growth to slow further in the coming months but this is a positive picture with homebuyers retaining their continued enthusiasm for the Scottish housing market.”
