Kirkwall Property Price Guide and Insights
Discover Kirkwall's 2026 property market: average prices for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.
Houses
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What is the average price of a house in Kirkwall?
The average price for a house in Kirkwall is £245k, costing on average £170 per sqft.
Average prices of houses by bedroom count are: £153k for a two-bedroom, £198k for a three-bedroom, £273k for a four-bedroom, and £317k for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Kirkwall feature gardens and parking?
In Kirkwall, 93% of houses have a garden and 80% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Kirkwall?
The housing mix in Kirkwall is 43% detached, 14% semi-detached, 7% terraced, and 35% other.
What is the most expensive area in Kirkwall to buy a home?
The most expensive area to buy a house in Kirkwall is KW13, where the average property is £450k. The second and third most expensive areas are KW11 with an average price of £313k and KW8 with an average price of £297k .
What is the cheapest area in Kirkwall to buy a home?
The cheapest area to buy a house in Kirkwall is KW3, where the average property is £174k. The second and third cheapest areas are KW7 with an average price of £180k and KW1 with an average price of £189k .
Flats and apartments
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What is the average price of a flat in Kirkwall?
The average price for a flat in Kirkwall is £115k, costing on average N/A per sqft.
Average prices of flats by bedroom count are: £64k for a one-bedroom, £108k for a two-bedroom, £150k for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Kirkwall feature balconies and parking?
In Kirkwall, 4% of flats have a balcony and 49% include parking.
What is the breakdown of lease types in Kirkwall?
The leasing mix in Kirkwall is 16% leasehold and 84% freehold.
What is the most expensive area in Kirkwall to buy a flat?
The most expensive area to buy a flat in Kirkwall is KW3, where the average property is £185k. The second and third most expensive areas are KW9 with an average price of £175k and KW14 with an average price of £80k .
What is the cheapest area in Kirkwall to buy a flat?
The cheapest area to buy a flat in Kirkwall is KW1, where the average property is £67k. The second and third cheapest areas are KW15 with an average price of £70k and KW14 with an average price of £80k .
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