Houses for sale in Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions about buying in Edinburgh

What is the average house price in Edinburgh?

The average home for sale in Edinburgh is priced at £398,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £315,000. This is based on the 1,741 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Edinburgh?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Edinburgh costs £275,000 and a 3-bedroom home £386,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £111,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £195,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £542,000.

What price range should I expect in Edinburgh?

Most homes in Edinburgh are priced between £150,000 and £2.29 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £200,000, and one in five £520,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Edinburgh?

There are 1,733 homes for sale in Edinburgh on Houses right now, plus 552 already under offer. 914 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Edinburgh?

They are holding steady. Homes put up for sale in Edinburgh over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £270,000, about the same as the year before (£270,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 2%, 2-bedroom homes are down 2% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Edinburgh?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 4 weeks. About 53% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 11 weeks.

What do homes actually sell for in Edinburgh?

In the year to July 2026, 2,168 homes sold in Edinburgh at a typical price of £328,000, according to HM Land Registry.

What rental yield can I get in Edinburgh?

Around 5.2% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,430 a month with a typical sold price of £328,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Edinburgh?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes for sale in Edinburgh. Detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £275,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £550,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Edinburgh?

Of the areas around Edinburgh, Old Town is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £275,000, followed by Pilrig (£280,000) and Broughton (£345,000). Edinburgh itself is £315,000.

Are homes in Edinburgh freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale in Edinburgh are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 89 new-build homes on the market too.

Which train stations are in or near Edinburgh?

Stations in Edinburgh include Haymarket, Slateford, Edinburgh and Kingsknowe.