Highland, with an overall average price of £157,359 was more expensive than nearby Moray (£146,983), Western Isles (£101,130) and Orkney (£118,337). The most expensive area within Highland was Muir Of Ord (£218,849) and the cheapest was Wick (£84,225).
In the past year house prices in Highland were similar to the year before and 3% down on 2010 when they averaged at £161,406.