Houses for sale in Kirkwall, Orkney
There are 65 results for Kirkwall, Orkney. Property prices in Kirkwall range from £156k to £980k with an average price of £332k.
Properties for sale in Kirkwall, Orkney
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Property market in Kirkwall
What's for sale
17 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
17 homesAsking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +21.9% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around Kirkwall
typical asking price, cheapest first- Orkney Islands £155k
- Kirkwall £280k
Based on 17 homes for sale on Houses now, 90 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 Kirkwall
What is the average house price in Kirkwall?
The average home for sale in Kirkwall is priced at £332,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £280,000. This is based on the 17 homes for sale on Houses right now.
What price range should I expect in Kirkwall?
Most homes in Kirkwall are priced between £156,000 and £980,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £170,000, and one in five £440,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in Kirkwall?
There are 17 homes for sale in Kirkwall on Houses right now, plus 5 already under offer. 5 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in Kirkwall?
They are holding steady. Homes put up for sale in Kirkwall over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £180,000, about the same as the year before (£180,000). By size, 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How long does it take to sell a home in Kirkwall?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 3 weeks. About 63% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 8 weeks. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.
What do homes actually sell for in Kirkwall?
In the year to July 2026, 48 homes sold in Kirkwall at a typical price of £180,000, according to HM Land Registry. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £280,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.
What type of homes are for sale in Kirkwall?
Terraced houses are the most common, about 3 in 10 homes for sale in Kirkwall. Detached houses come next, followed by bungalows.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near Kirkwall?
Of the areas around Kirkwall, Orkney Islands is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £155,000. Kirkwall itself is £280,000.
Are homes in Kirkwall freehold or leasehold?
Almost all homes for sale in Kirkwall are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.