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Midlothian Key Points

Average Sales Days to Home Closing
selling volumes go under Report date
price offer valuation

The average selling price Sales volumes rose by Properties in Midlothian Buyers paid 102.0% 22.2% of properties set
Average selling prices climbed steadily of property in Midlothian 21.5%, while new property took just 20 days to go of the Home Report a closing date.
across Midlothian was £272,298, an annual listings increased 10.6% under offer. valuation on average, up
increase of 5.4%. year on year. 0.4 percentage points.
The average property selling price in Midlothian rose
by 5.4% annually between March and August 2025,
bringing the new regional average to £272,298.

Eskbank remained the most expensive town, with
average property prices reaching £469,471 - an Homes selling faster as demand More homes listed, and sales volumes
impressive 30.6% increase year on year. At the other sharpens rose in tandem
end of the scale, Gorebridge retained its position as
the most affordable location, with properties selling for The median selling time in Midlothian quickened to The Midlothian market enjoyed growth in both supply
an average of £222,374, a 1.3% annual decline. just 20 days between March and August 2025 - five and activity, with property listings increasing by 21.5%
days faster than the same period last year. At the same year on year and sales volumes rising by 10.6%. This
For buyers seeking the best value, two-bedroom flats time, 22.2% of properties went to a closing date, up dual uplift demonstrates greater confidence among
in Penicuik were the most affordable option, averaging from 20.7% previously, reflecting the strength of buyer sellers while also meeting robust buyer demand.
£167,858 and appealing strongly to first-time buyers competition across the region.
and investors alike. Penicuik led the way for sales volumes, up 7%
Gorebridge, a well-connected town that continues to annually, reflecting its appeal as a vibrant town with
Sellers achieved stronger premiums attract families and first-time buyers, saw the highest a wide choice of housing and strong commuter links.
over Home Report valuation demand. Here, 32% of homes sold via a closing date, Bonnyrigg, another popular family location posted
with a rapid median selling time of just 14 days. an impressive 16% rise in sales. Dalkeith, the historic
Between March and August 2025, properties in county town and a hub for local services, saw sales
Midlothian sold for an average of 102.0% of their Home Meanwhile, Penicuik, the largest town in Midlothian volumes climb 2.4%, consolidating its role as a steady
Report valuation - up 0.4 percentage points compared and a popular choice for commuters into Edinburgh, performer in the market.
to the same period last year. This signals renewed delivered the fastest results at property type level. Two-
competition in the market, with demand outpacing bedroom houses sold in a median of just 10 days - six Notably, all of the top five towns in Midlothian
supply in several hotspots. days quicker than last year - highlighting a particularly reported year-on-year growth in sales, a clear sign
competitive segment of the market. that activity is broad-based rather than concentrated
Eskbank was the clear standout, with properties selling in one or two hotspots. This points to a healthy and
for 105.7% of Home Report valuation, a 2.3 percentage resilient market across the region.
point uplift on last year. Across the region, 77.6% of
homes achieved at least their Home Report valuation, Three-bedroom houses in Penicuik sold in the
up from 76.1% the previous year, underlining the highest volumes, with an average selling price of
market’s resilience. £239,590, closely followed by three-bedroom houses
The Midlothian market enjoyed
in Bonnyrigg, which sold for an average price of
growth in both supply and activity,
Eskbank’s combination of the region’s highest £271,578, which is 22.2% higher year on year. This
average selling prices and the strongest premiums with property listings increasing by reflects Midlothian’s appeal to families looking for
over valuation highlights its position as the most 21.5% year on year... affordable homes in locations that provide excellent
sought-after area in Midlothian. transport links to Edinburgh.

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