How Much Does a Piano Cost in the UK?

The cost of a piano in the UK ranges from around £200 for a new entry-level digital to over £100,000 for a concert grand from a premium maker. Where you fall in that range depends on the type, whether you buy new or second-hand, and what you need the instrument for. The figures below reflect the UK market in 2026. Prices vary between dealers, and it is always worth comparing before you commit.

Digital pianos

A new digital piano with fully weighted keys costs from about £200 to £400 at the entry level. These are the instruments most beginners start on: they need no tuning, take up little space and are quiet enough for flat or terrace living. At £400 to £800 you get a heavier, more realistic action, better sound samples and more speaker power, which suits a pupil working through the early grades. Above £800, stage and professional models offer graded hammer actions and features aimed at performing musicians rather than home learners. A digital piano is not the same as a keyboard: a keyboard with unweighted or semi-weighted keys is not suitable for learning, because piano technique is built around the physical resistance of real keys.

Second-hand upright pianos

A second-hand upright from a reputable dealer typically costs from £500 to £3,000, depending on the age, brand, condition and the work the dealer has done to it. A piano that has been fully regulated, given a mechanical service and freshly tuned is worth more than one sold as-is. Private sales are cheaper on average but carry more risk: the piano may have been neglected, and a cheap or free old piano can cost more to put right than a serviceable instrument from a dealer. Always have a second-hand piano inspected by a qualified technician before you pay. For guidance on what to look for, see our guide on buying a second-hand piano in the UK.

New upright pianos

A new entry-level upright from an established maker such as Yamaha or Kawai costs from around £2,000 to £4,000. These are genuine acoustic instruments built to last for decades with regular tuning and care. A mid-range new upright, with a larger soundboard and a more refined action, typically costs from £4,000 to £9,000. A high-end new upright from a premium maker runs from £10,000 to over £20,000. Prices vary between dealers, so it is worth visiting more than one showroom and playing each instrument before you decide.

Grand pianos

A baby grand, the smallest type at around 1.5 metres in length, costs from about £6,000 to £15,000 new at entry level. Mid-range baby grands from well-known makers run from £15,000 to £35,000. A full-size concert grand from a top maker such as Steinway, Bosendorfer or Fazioli starts at over £60,000 and can reach well above £100,000. A second-hand reconditioned baby grand from a dealer typically costs from £4,000 to £15,000, depending on the age and maker. Older grands in good condition hold their value well; a well-maintained instrument from a quality maker can be a strong buy from a specialist dealer.

Digital piano or acoustic: which to buy first?

Most beginners start on a digital piano with weighted keys. It is practical, affordable and does not require tuning. Once a pupil is clearly progressing and committed to the instrument, an acoustic upright develops touch and tone that a digital cannot fully replicate. The teacher's advice on what suits the pupil's level and your household is worth taking. For a full comparison, see our guide on digital piano versus acoustic piano in the UK.

Piano stools and accessories

A basic piano stool costs from about £30 to £80. An adjustable-height stool, which suits a range of players and supports better posture, typically runs from £60 to £200. A piano cover costs from £20 to £60 and keeps dust off the keys and the case. Sheet music and grade books cost from £5 to £15 each at the lower grades. A metronome costs from about £10 to £40, though many tutor apps include one.

Ongoing costs of owning a piano

An acoustic piano needs tuning at least once a year. A standard tune in the UK costs from about £50 to £80. If the piano has not been tuned for several years or has dropped well below pitch, a pitch raise plus fine tune is needed, which typically costs from £80 to £130 or more. A piano that has been moved always needs to settle in its new home and then be tuned. See our guides on how much piano tuning costs in the UK and how much it costs to move a piano in the UK.

Where to find a piano shop near you

Our piano shops directory lists dealers and showrooms across the UK by town, with independent dealers listed first. Contact them directly; we link straight out to their own websites and take nothing from the booking. When you visit, play the instrument before you buy, and ask about the service history of any second-hand piano and whether an independent inspection is possible.