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House prices in East Lothian
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
£291,237 ▲ +4.1% 12 months
House prices in East Lothian have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.1% to a typical £291,237, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £560,741.
That's 7% above the UK average of £271,295.
East Lothian house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
804 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £560,741 ▲ +6.4%
- Semi-detached £324,730 ▲ +5.2%
- Terraced £264,453 ▲ +3.8%
- Flat £166,233 ▲ +0.8%
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in City of Edinburgh £296,471
- House prices in East Renfrewshire £283,624
- House prices in Midlothian £280,952
- House prices in East Dunbartonshire £274,687
- House prices in Stirling £230,509
- House prices in Perth and Kinross £227,904
- House prices in West Lothian £226,203
- House prices in Highland £219,659
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in East Lothian?
- The average house price in East Lothian is £291,237, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in East Lothian changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in East Lothian have risen +4.1% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in East Lothian by property type?
- Latest average prices in East Lothian:
- detached homes: £560,741
- semi-detached homes: £324,730
- terraced homes: £264,453
- flats: £166,233
- Is East Lothian an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in East Lothian costs £291,237 — 7% more than the UK average of £271,295.
- Do buyers pay for a survey in East Lothian?
- Usually not — in Scotland the seller commissions a Home Report before listing (typically £500–£900), and buyers can rely on the survey it contains. You'd only instruct your own surveyor for unusual property or extra reassurance. Our guide to house survey costs covers the Scottish system alongside RICS Levels 1–3.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in East Lothian?
- On a typical East Lothian sale at £291,237, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,500–£5,200, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in East Lothian?
- Moving home in East Lothian typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.