Houses for sale in Cairston, KW16, Orkney
There are 49 results for Cairston, KW16, Orkney. Property prices across these results range from £23k to £716k with an average price of £175k.
Properties for sale in Cairston, KW16, Orkney
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Property market around Cairston
What's for sale
33 homes within 10 km of Cairston · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
within 10 km of Cairston · share, count and typical pricePrice bands
33 homes within 10 km of CairstonAsking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter within 10 km of Cairston · +34.4% since 2024 Q4Based on 33 homes for sale on Houses now, 99 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Sep 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in Cairston
What is the average house price in Cairston?
There is only 1 home for sale in Cairston itself, so these figures cover the 33 homes for sale within 10 km. The average home for sale within 10 km of Cairston is priced at £198,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £120,000.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Cairston?
A typical 2-bedroom home within 10 km of Cairston costs £100,000 and a 3-bedroom home £350,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £250,000.
What price range should I expect in Cairston?
Most homes within 10 km of Cairston are priced between £27,000 and £830,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £60,000, and one in five £260,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in Cairston?
There is 1 home for sale in Cairston on Houses right now, plus 2 already under offer. Within 10 km there are 33, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 9 new listings came onto the market within 10 km in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in Cairston?
Slightly up. Homes put up for sale within 10 km of Cairston over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £195,000, 1.3% higher than the year before (£193,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 6% and 3-bedroom homes are up 19%.
How long does it take to sell a home in Cairston?
Within 10 km of Cairston, homes usually sell or come off the market within about 8 weeks. About 32% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 5 months. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 6 weeks for houses.
What do homes actually sell for in Cairston?
In the year to July 2026, 17 homes sold within 10 km of Cairston at a typical price of £185,000, according to HM Land Registry.
What type of homes are for sale in Cairston?
Detached houses are the most common, about a quarter of homes for sale within 10 km of Cairston. Flats and apartments come next, followed by bungalows.
Are homes in Cairston freehold or leasehold?
Almost all homes for sale within 10 km of Cairston are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There is 1 new-build home on the market too.