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Aberdeen live market dataUpdated 2026-01

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Energy capital with high yields and diversifying economy

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ABERDEEN LIVE SNAPSHOT
2026-01
Avg yield
7.5%
Live across the city
Live stock
£165,000
Listings indexed
Median price
£165,000
City-wide
Aberdeen This week

Aberdeen, in four numbers.

Today's reading of the Aberdeen market, pulled from our live scraper feed.

Median asking priceup +3.5% YoY
£165,000
across all property types and bed counts
12-MO TREND+3.5%
Avg gross yieldup +0.4%
7.5%
Stress-tested at 5.5%, BTL stock only
12-MO TRENDRange 6.5-9%
Live stock+3.5%
£165,000
Active listings indexed today
8-WK TREND+3.5%
Time on marketstable
35 days
Median days from list to SSTC
12-MO TRENDstable
Yield leaderboard - Aberdeen areas

Where Aberdeen stacks tightest.

Top areas ranked by median gross yield right now.

#1TORRTorry - 20 active9.0%
#2GARTGarthdee - 31 active8.0%
#3CITYCity Center - 35 active7.8%
04OLD Old Aberdeen - 39 active7.2%
05WESTWest End - 49 active6.5%

Aberdeen by property type

2-bed terrace9.0%
3-bed terrace8.2%
4-bed HMO8.8%
2-bed flat7.4%
3-bed semi7.1%
1-bed flat6.8%
4-bed semi6.7%
5-bed detached6.5%
The shortlist

Aberdeen areas worth your Saturday morning.

Old Aberdeen

University area - Historic - Student demand
7.2% yield

Historic area near University of Aberdeen. Strong student and academic rental market.

Avg price
£195k
Avg yield
7.2%
Profile
University area
Historic area near University of Aberdeen.See Old Aberdeen listings

City Center

Professionals - Central location - High yields
7.8% yield

Professional rental market with good transport links. Modern apartments available.

Avg price
£175k
Avg yield
7.8%
Profile
Professionals
Professional rental market with good transport links.See City Center listings

Garthdee

Student area - Affordable - High yields
8% yield

Near Robert Gordon University. Popular with students and young professionals.

Avg price
£155k
Avg yield
8%
Profile
Student area
Near Robert Gordon University.See Garthdee listings

West End

Premium area - Professionals - Stable market
6.5% yield

Premium residential area with professional tenants. Slightly lower yields but stable.

Avg price
£245k
Avg yield
6.5%
Profile
Premium area
Premium residential area with professional tenants.See West End listings

Torry

Affordable - High yields - Value area
9% yield

Affordable area with regeneration potential. Highest yields in the city.

Avg price
£95k
Avg yield
9%
Profile
Affordable
Affordable area with regeneration potential.See Torry listings
The case

Why Aberdeen, in four numbers.

Aberdeen offers exceptional yields following price adjustments. The energy sector remains strong while renewables growth diversifies the economy. Two universities provide additional rental demand.

01 - Yield
£165,000
Avg Property Price

Exceptional Yields

Aberdeen offers 7-9% yields following price corrections. Among the highest in Scotland. Affordable entry with strong cash flow.

02 - Demand
7.5%
Avg Rental Yield

Energy Sector

Oil, gas, and growing renewables sector employs thousands of professionals. Strong corporate rental demand from energy companies.

03 - Regen
580+
Properties Available

University Market

35,000+ students from two universities. Old Aberdeen and Garthdee are prime. Good single-let and HMO opportunities.

04 - Liquidity
£165,000
Avg Property Price

Renewables Growth

Transition to offshore wind and hydrogen creating new jobs. Aberdeen positioning as renewables hub.

Aberdeen Operator FAQ

Aberdeen questions, answered.

Is Aberdeen good for property investment?
Yes, particularly for yield-focused investors. Prices corrected after oil downturn, creating 7-9% yields. Economy diversifying into renewables.
What happened to Aberdeen prices?
Prices fell 20-25% after 2014 oil price crash. Now recovering with energy sector stabilising and renewables growth. Potential catch-up opportunity.
What are the best areas for buy-to-let?
Students: Old Aberdeen, Garthdee. Professionals: City center, West End. Value: Torry (highest yields but more management).
How stable is the Aberdeen market?
More volatile than other cities due to energy sector dependence. Diversification into renewables improving stability. Strong yields compensate for risk.
What about Scottish tenancy regulations?
Scotland has Private Residential Tenancy with open-ended leases and rent controls in some areas. Different to England. Research required.
What are typical investment costs?
Deposit (25%): £41,250 on £165k. LBTT (Scottish stamp duty with surcharge): Approx £6,000. Legal: £800-1,200. Management: 10-12%.
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