Average house price in West Lothian
The average house price in West Lothian (Scotland) is £224,924, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 4.1% over the last 12 months. That is 17% below the UK average of £270,080. At that price, West Lothian ranks 237th most expensive of 360 local authorities — below the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £224,924
- 12-month change
- +4.1%
- vs UK average
- -17%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 237th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £402,326 |
| Semi-detached | £228,838 |
| Terraced | £182,762 |
| Flat / maisonette | £125,332 |
Nearby areas in Scotland
- Shetland Islands£206,063
- Highland£214,255
- Perth and Kinross£218,293
- Stirling£227,125
- Orkney Islands£264,851
- East Dunbartonshire£265,212
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in West Lothian?
- The average house price in West Lothian is £224,924, 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 West Lothian?
- Average house prices in West Lothian have risen by 4.1% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in West Lothian?
- An average detached home in West Lothian costs £402,326 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in West Lothian?
- An average flat or maisonette in West Lothian costs £125,332 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is West Lothian expensive compared with the UK average?
- West Lothian's average house price of £224,924 is 17% below the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does West Lothian rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, West Lothian is the 237th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it below the median for local authorities.
The full picture for West Lothian
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for West Lothian.
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.