South-West Fife encompasses the city of Dunfermline & surrounding villages, as well as the settlements of Rosyth, Dalgety Bay and North Queensferry. The area stretches from the towns of Aberdour and Burntisland to the historic villages further west. The data shows the stability of the market in recent times as well as above average levels of growth in the last decade. Prime settlements attract significant premiums due to the quality of lifestyle offered and high calibre detached properties are in demand.
South-West Fife’s housing market has shown notable resilience, with average house prices remaining stable at around £215,000 between 2024 and 2026, following a period of stronger growth than both the wider local authority area and Scotland as a whole. Activity levels have also remained steady, with a modest uptick of 4% at the start of 2026.
Within the region, prime settlements such as Aberdour, Limekilns, Charlestown and Saline continue to outperform, driven by their strong lifestyle appeal and quality housing stock. Detached properties, in particular, command a clear premium, averaging approximately £335,000 over the past year, with Aberdour achieving the highest values at just under £607,000.
The average house price in South-West Fife has been stable over 2024-26 at around £215,000. Average prices have grown at a faster rate than the local authority and Scotland as a whole. Activity levels were stable in 2025 but have risen at the start of 2026 by 4%.
Prime settlements in the area such as Aberdour, Limekilns & Charlestown and Saline outperform other areas due to their enhanced lifestyle offering and range of available quality housing.
There is a clear premium for detached properties in South-West Fife, which averaged around £335,000 over the last year. Aberdour has the highest average in the region at just under £607,000.
The housing market in South-West Fife is strong and healthy and continues to act as a draw for a range of different buyer groups including commuters, downsizers and those seeking a quieter and healthy lifestyle. The region has different price ranges and demand levels, therefore it is important to take good advice when choosing to buy or sell in the area.
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