Kirkwall Property Price Guide and Insights
Discover Kirkwall's 2025 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 £324k, costing on average £165 per sqft.
Average prices of houses by bedroom count are: £147k for a two-bedroom, £240k for a three-bedroom, £514k for a four-bedroom, and £342k for a five-bedroom.
What share of houses in Kirkwall feature gardens and parking?
In Kirkwall, 97% of houses have a garden and 86% include parking.
What is the breakdown of property types in Kirkwall?
The housing mix in Kirkwall is 46% detached, 8% semi-detached, 4% terraced, and 42% other.
What is the most expensive area in Kirkwall to buy a home?
The most expensive area to buy a house in Kirkwall is KW9, where the average property is £783k. The second and third most expensive areas are KW8 with an average price of £518k and KW12 with an average price of £403k .
What is the cheapest area in Kirkwall to buy a home?
The cheapest area to buy a house in Kirkwall is KW11, where the average property is £125k. The second and third cheapest areas are KW16 with an average price of £176k and KW1 with an average price of £210k .
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 £232k, costing on average £0 per sqft.
Average prices of flats by bedroom count are: £45k for a one-bedroom, £140k for a two-bedroom, £0 for a three-bedroom, and £0 for a four-bedroom.
What share of flats in Kirkwall feature balconies and parking?
In Kirkwall, 0% of flats have a balcony and 100% include parking.
What is the breakdown of lease types in Kirkwall?
The leasing mix in Kirkwall is 33% leasehold and 67% freehold.
What is the most expensive area in Kirkwall to buy a flat?
The most expensive area to buy a flat in Kirkwall is KW1, where the average property is £510k. The second and third most expensive areas are KW15 with an average price of £140k and KW14 with an average price of £45k .
What is the cheapest area in Kirkwall to buy a flat?
The cheapest area to buy a flat in Kirkwall is KW14, where the average property is £45k. The second and third cheapest areas are KW15 with an average price of £140k and KW1 with an average price of £510k .
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