Average property prices in Scotland rose at almost double the percentage increase in England and Wales over the last 12 months, according to analysis of the latest statistics by DJ Alexander.
The Scottish estate agency said that the latest data from the monthly house price index shows that between September 2024 and August 2025 average house prices in Scotland increased by £9,299 from £184,487 to £193,786.
In England and Wales prices increased by £8,036 from £282,028 to £290,064. This was an annual increase of 5% in Scotland compared to a rise of 2.8% in England and Wales over the same period.
Across Scotland there were substantial variations in price rises (please see table below) with East Dunbartonshire recording the highest increase of £15,615; Perth and Kinross rising by £15,522; Renfrewshire up £15,372; East Ayrshire £13,992 higher; and Edinburgh increasing by £13,205.
There were three areas which recorded a fall in average prices with Aberdeen falling £8,115; Aberdeenshire down by £4,410; and South Ayrshire dropping £76. The next two lowest increases were in North Ayrshire which rose by £264 and Stirling which increased by £2,509.
There were eight areas which recorded an average price above £10,000. The most expensive place to buy a home in Scotland is Edinburgh with an average price of £295,653 while the cheapest area is Inverclyde at £116,981.
David Alexander, the chief executive officer of DJ Alexander Scotland, commented: “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 continued: “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.”
He added: “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.”
Average house price increases between 9/24 and 8/25 from largest price gain to smallest
East Dunbartonshire £249,877 £265,492 £15,615
Perth and Kinross £217,481 £233,003 £15,522
Renfrewshire £150,059 £165,431 £15,372
East Ayrshire £124,640 £138,632 £13,992
Edinburgh £282,448 £295,653 £13,205
South Lanarkshire £168,381 £181,577 £13,196
Argyll and Bute £171,046 £183,122 £12,076
Midlothian £270,429 £281,928 £11,499
Scotland £184,487 £193,786 £9,299
Fife £166,980 £175,980 £9,000
North Lanarkshire £146,529 £155,489 £8,960
West Lothian £213,939 £222,887 £8,948
Inverclyde £108,777 £116,981 £8,204
Glasgow £182,460 £190,165 £7,705
East Lothian £289,462 £292,138 £7,676
Clackmannanshire £169,693 £177,313 £7,620
Falkirk £161,906 £169,069 £7,163
Angus £164,024 £170,285 £6,261
East Renfrewshire £294,074 £298,436 £4,362
West Dunbartonshire £121,532 £125,693 £4,161
Dundee £139,636 £143,238 £3,602
Highland £210,686 £214,076 £3,390
Moray £193,584 £196,826 £3,242
Dumfries and Galloway £158,350 £161,291 £2,941
Borders £183,222 £186,159 £2,937
Stirling £225,043 £227,552 £2,509
North Ayrshire £130,485 £130,749 £264
South Ayrshire £166,162 £166,086 -£76
Aberdeenshire £209,201 £204,791 -£4,410
Aberdeen £148,856 £140,741 -£8,115
England and Wales £282,028 £290,064 £8,036
