Houses for sale in Scottish Borders, Scotland


House Prices in Scottish Borders

Properties in Scottish Borders have an average house price of £197k and had 2,640 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Scottish Borders is a location in Scotland with 52,342 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.45M.

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Property price trends in Scottish Borders

According to the latest Registers of Scotland data, the average home in Scottish Borders sold for £209,014 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 47,661 sales logged over the past 29 years.

Prices have moved up over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £199,161, that's a rise of roughly 4.9%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 0.7% since 2021, a gain of around £1,364 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £173,179, so the typical sold price has climbed about 20.7% since then, roughly 1.9% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 1.1%.

Frequently asked questions about Scottish Borders


What is the average price for a property for sale in Scottish Borders?

The average price for a property for sale in Scottish Borders is £197,260. This amount is 2% lower than the average price in Scotland. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Scottish Borders.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Scottish Borders?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Scottish Borders are West Linton at an average of £402,331, Heriot at an average of £400,166 and Lauder at an average of £292,957.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Scottish Borders?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Scottish Borders are Canonbie at an average of £109,629, Selkirk at an average of £129,053 and Hawick at an average of £129,342.


Which train stations are available in or near Scottish Borders?

Some of the train stations available in or near Scottish Borders are Tweedbank, Galashiels and Stow.


Property Price Paid in Scottish Borders by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £209,014
Price increase
6%
156 Properties
2025 £197,215
Price increase
2%
804 Properties
2024 £192,416
Price decrease
-4%
740 Properties
2023 £199,161
Price decrease
-11%
940 Properties
2022 £220,446
Price increase
6%
2,116 Properties
2021 £207,650
Price increase
6%
2,440 Properties
2020 £194,606
Price increase
11%
1,945 Properties
2019 £173,977
Price decrease
-4%
2,027 Properties
2018 £181,346
Price increase
1%
2,245 Properties
2017 £179,258
Price increase
3%
2,197 Properties
Source: Registers of Scotland — official sold price data published by the Scottish Government.

Transport in Scottish Borders

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