The top 5 cheapest places to live in Scotland
Scotland is an attractive place to live as it offers beautiful areas to explore and a range of attractions to enjoy.
The cost of living is also up to 47% lower compared to other cities in the UK, which is a big draw as prices have soared this year.
Over the last year, properties in Central Scotland had an average price of £225,747, up 7% from the previous year, according to Rightmove.
The online property portal has crunched the data on the cheapest areas to live in Scotland based on average asking prices as of May 2023.
Where are the cheapest areas to buy in Scotland?
Ayrshire is a good place to look for an affordable property, with the county taking up three of the five top spots below.
It was crowned one of the UK’s most affordable places to live in 2021 by estate agent Zoopla who said this was due to strong earnings locally and reasonably priced property.
| Area | Average asking price |
|---|---|
| Cumnock | £106,297 |
| Port Glasgow | £113,287 |
| Saltcoats | £113,395 |
| Grangemouth | £115,697 |
| Dalry | £118,407 |
Cumnock
You’ll only need a little over £100,000 to buy a property in Cumnock, an East Ayrshire town with an average asking price of £106,297.
The town is steeped in history, with the Old Church built in the 1860s and the Mercat Cross that dates back to 1703. It also has restaurants and shops nearby, including the Cumnock Factory Outlet.
The nearest city to Cumnock is Glasgow, which is an hour and a half to travel to by bus.
Port Glasgow
Port Glasgow, the second-largest town in Inverclyde, is located on the south bank of the River Clyde and near Newark Castle, and you can travel by train to Glasgow within an hour. The town has an average asking price of £113,287.
Inverclyde should benefit from a recently approved £3.5 million investment package.
Saltcoats
Next on the list of most affordable areas is the town of Saltcoats. It has an average asking price of £113,395 and is around a 45-minute train journey from Glasgow.
It is a popular Ayrshire holiday resort near Irvine Bay, with a picturesque harbour, sandy beaches, and various eateries and shops.
Grangemouth
Grangemouth is a town near the Firth of Forth with an average asking price of £115,697. It takes around an hour to travel to Glasgow by public transport.
The town features family-friendly attractions, including Zetland Park and Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre. It is also near the famous Kelpies, the largest equine structures in the world.
Dalry
Finally, Dalry, a small town in Ayrshire, has an average asking price of £118,407. You can get to Glasgow in just over half an hour.
It is on the west bank of the River Garnock and has wonderful walks, including the Lynn Falls trail.
Want to get on the housing ladder?
A mortgage broker can help you find the right deal based on your personal circumstances so that you can find your perfect home.
See also:
The most expensive places to live in Scotland
The cheapest places to live in the North West
The cheapest places to live in Yorkshire
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