Average House Price in Orkney Islands (July 2026)
The average house price in Orkney Islands is £214,106, down 0.3% over the last year.
| Measure | Orkney Islands |
|---|---|
| Average price | £214,106 |
| Change in the last month | −8.2% |
| Change in the last year | −0.3% |
| Change in the last 5 years | +24.8% |
| Change in the last 10 years | +75.3% |
| Compared with the UK average (£272,611) | 21% below |
Price each year
| Year | Average price in Orkney Islands |
|---|---|
| 2026 | £214,106 |
| 2025 | £214,823 |
| 2024 | £204,555 |
| 2023 | £193,410 |
| 2022 | £210,909 |
| 2021 | £171,578 |
| 2020 | £131,145 |
| 2019 | £147,499 |
| 2018 | £145,074 |
| 2017 | £129,485 |
| 2016 | £122,170 |
What buying an average home costs
| Deposit | Deposit amount | Mortgage | Monthly payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25% (rate 5.13%) | £53,527 | £160,580 | £951 |
| 5% (rate 5.7%) | £10,705 | £203,401 | £1,273 |
Monthly repayments over 25 years at the Bank of England’s average quoted 2-year fixed rates for September 2026 (75% and 95% loan to value). See average mortgage rates. To borrow 90% of the price at 4.5 times income you would need about £42,821.
LBTT on the average price is £1,382 for a home mover. Work out your own with the stamp duty calculator.
Areas with similar prices
| Area | Average price | Annual change |
|---|---|---|
| Highland | £221,136 | +6.1% |
| Aberdeenshire | £204,894 | +0.7% |
| Moray | £204,008 | +5.6% |
| West Lothian | £227,354 | +2.3% |
| Perth and Kinross | £229,180 | −1.4% |
| City of Glasgow | £193,675 | +2.6% |
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, July 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, supplied under the Open Government Licence. Averages cover all property types and the latest month is often revised. Individual properties vary widely.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Orkney Islands?
The average house price in Orkney Islands was £214,106 in July 2026, according to the HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. That is −0.3% compared with a year earlier.
How much deposit do I need in Orkney Islands?
A 10% deposit on the average home would be £21,411, and 5% would be £10,705. A 25% deposit of £53,527 usually gets a cheaper mortgage rate.
What income do I need to buy in Orkney Islands?
With a 10% deposit and a lender offering 4.5 times income, you would need a household income of roughly £42,821 to buy at the average price. Lenders also look at your other costs.
How much is stamp duty on the average home in Orkney Islands?
On £214,106, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax is £1,382 for a home mover and £782 for a first-time buyer.
Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.