Houses for sale in Stromness, Orkney Islands
House Prices in Stromness
Properties in Stromness have an average house price of £196k and had 53 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Stromness is an area in Orkney Islands with 1,811 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £407k.
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Property price trends in Stromness
According to the latest Registers of Scotland data, the average home in Stromness sold for £188,500 in 2025. That figure comes from 1,227 sales logged over the past 25 years.
Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2022, when the typical sale came in around £243,450, that's a fall of roughly 22.6%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 11.5% since 2020, a gain of around £19,412 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2015, homes here averaged £147,556, so the typical sold price has climbed about 27.7% since then, roughly 2.5% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 3.2%.
Frequently asked questions about Stromness
What is the average price for a property for sale in Stromness?
The average price for a property for sale in Stromness is £195,886. This amount is 2% higher than the average price in Orkney Islands. There are 282 property listings for sale in Stromness.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Stromness?
The location with the most expensive properties for sale in Stromness is West Mainland at an average of £219,848.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Stromness?
The location with the most affordable properties for sale in Stromness is Stromness and South Isles at an average of £193,929.
Which train stations are available in or near Stromness?
Some of the train stations available in or near Stromness are Thurso, Georgemas Junction and Scotscalder.
Property Price Paid in Stromness by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £188,500 | 
-7% |
15 Properties |
| 2024 | £201,802 | 
3% |
20 Properties |
| 2023 | £195,467 |
-25% |
18 Properties |
| 2022 | £243,450 |
27% |
64 Properties |
| 2021 | £178,812 |
5% |
81 Properties |
| 2020 | £169,088 |
7% |
61 Properties |
| 2019 | £157,737 |
6% |
69 Properties |
| 2018 | £148,821 |
12% |
65 Properties |
| 2017 | £131,596 |
-5% |
71 Properties |
| 2016 | £138,595 |
-6% |
64 Properties |
Transport in Stromness
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