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House prices in South Lanarkshire
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
£181,586 ▲ +5.2% 12 months
House prices in South Lanarkshire have risen sharply over the past year — up +5.2% to a typical £181,586, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £378,710.
That's 33% below the UK average of £271,295.
South Lanarkshire house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
804 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £378,710 ▲ +7.9%
- Semi-detached £218,735 ▲ +6.3%
- Terraced £159,686 ▲ +6.0%
- Flat £102,084 ▲ +1.5%
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Scottish Borders £183,147
- House prices in Argyll and Bute £183,508
- House prices in Fife £174,496
- House prices in City of Glasgow £189,448
- House prices in Angus £172,638
- House prices in Falkirk £172,412
- House prices in South Ayrshire £171,288
- House prices in Dumfries and Galloway £166,678
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in South Lanarkshire?
- The average house price in South Lanarkshire is £181,586, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in South Lanarkshire changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in South Lanarkshire have risen +5.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in South Lanarkshire by property type?
- Latest average prices in South Lanarkshire:
- detached homes: £378,710
- semi-detached homes: £218,735
- terraced homes: £159,686
- flats: £102,084
- Is South Lanarkshire an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in South Lanarkshire costs £181,586 — 33% less than the UK average of £271,295.
- Do buyers pay for a survey in South Lanarkshire?
- Usually not — in Scotland the seller commissions a Home Report before listing (typically £500–£900), and buyers can rely on the survey it contains. You'd only instruct your own surveyor for unusual property or extra reassurance. Our guide to house survey costs covers the Scottish system alongside RICS Levels 1–3.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in South Lanarkshire?
- On a typical South Lanarkshire sale at £181,586, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,200–£3,300, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in South Lanarkshire?
- Moving home in South Lanarkshire typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.