Houses for sale in Melrose, Scottish Borders


House Prices in Melrose

Properties in Melrose have an average house price of £281k and had 145 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Melrose is an area in Scottish Borders with 3,638 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.45M.


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Property price trends in Melrose

According to the latest Registers of Scotland data, the average home in Melrose sold for £305,218 in 2025. That figure comes from 3,357 sales logged over the past 24 years.

Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2022, when the typical sale came in around £273,990, that's a rise of roughly 11.4%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 44.9% since 2020, a gain of around £94,543 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2015, homes here averaged £208,568, so the typical sold price has climbed about 46.3% since then, roughly 3.9% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 3.1%.

Frequently asked questions about Melrose


What is the average price for a property for sale in Melrose?

The average price for a property for sale in Melrose is £281,298. This amount is 43% higher than the average price in Scottish Borders. There are 838 property listings for sale in Melrose.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Melrose?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Melrose are Leaderdale and Melrose at an average of £316,466 and Jedburgh and District at an average of £266,971.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Melrose?

The location with the most affordable properties for sale in Melrose is Selkirkshire at an average of £194,444.


Which train stations are available in or near Melrose?

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


Property Price Paid in Melrose by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2025 £305,218
Price increase
15%
44 Properties
2024 £259,219
Price decrease
-8%
41 Properties
2023 £278,843
Price increase
2%
60 Properties
2022 £273,990
Price decrease
-8%
135 Properties
2021 £296,293
Price increase
29%
150 Properties
2020 £210,675
Price decrease
-4%
120 Properties
2019 £219,252
Price decrease
-13%
139 Properties
2018 £248,220
Price increase
9%
184 Properties
2017 £226,806
Price increase
6%
146 Properties
2016 £213,666
Price increase
2%
159 Properties
Source: Registers of Scotland — official sold price data published by the Scottish Government.

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