Average house price in East Lothian
The average house price in East Lothian (Scotland) is £279,150, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have fallen by 1.2% over the last 12 months. That is 3% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, East Lothian ranks 173rd most expensive of 360 local authorities — above the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £279,150
- 12-month change
- -1.2%
- vs UK average
- +3%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 173rd / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £525,470 |
| Semi-detached | £312,606 |
| Terraced | £256,716 |
| Flat / maisonette | £161,027 |
Nearby areas in Scotland
- Orkney Islands£264,851
- East Dunbartonshire£265,212
- Midlothian£275,756
- East Renfrewshire£289,143
- City of Edinburgh£295,204
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in East Lothian?
- The average house price in East Lothian is £279,150, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in East Lothian?
- Average house prices in East Lothian have fallen by 1.2% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in East Lothian?
- An average detached home in East Lothian costs £525,470 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in East Lothian?
- An average flat or maisonette in East Lothian costs £161,027 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is East Lothian expensive compared with the UK average?
- East Lothian's average house price of £279,150 is 3% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does East Lothian rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, East Lothian is the 173rd most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it above the median for local authorities.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.