House prices in East Lothian
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Data as of: UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026.
What is the average house price in East Lothian?
As of August 2026, the average house price in East Lothian is £286,314, down 1.1% on a year earlier. Detached £538,897, semi-detached £318,563, terraced £262,893, flat £165,648. First-time buyers paid £222,725 on average. Figures from the UK House Price Index, published 21 October 2026.
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Average price, month by month
| Month | Average price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | £289,512 | 267 |
| September 2025 | £294,085 | 228 |
| October 2025 | £289,316 | 239 |
| November 2025 | £285,214 | 209 |
| December 2025 | £277,359 | 229 |
| January 2026 | £277,046 | 159 |
| February 2026 | £277,188 | 153 |
| March 2026 | £282,401 | 209 |
| April 2026 | £281,026 | 178 |
| May 2026 | £284,112 | 201 |
| June 2026 | £283,248 | 222 |
| July 2026 | £287,102 | |
| August 2026 | £286,314 |
More questions about prices in East Lothian
Are house prices going up in East Lothian?
No: the average home sold for £286,314 in August 2026, down 1.1% on August 2025, against £198,397 across Scotland. Prices rose in 5 of the last 12 months and fell or held in 7.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
When were house prices highest in East Lothian over the last year?
The highest monthly average in the 13 months to August 2026 was £294,085 in September 2025; the lowest was £277,046 in January 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How have prices changed by type of home in East Lothian?
Over the year, terraced homes did best (down 0.1%) and detached homes worst (down 2.1%).
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
What do first-time buyers pay for a home in East Lothian?
First-time buyers paid £222,725 on average in August 2026, and buyers who already owned a home paid £356,713.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How many homes sell in East Lothian each month?
222 sales were recorded in June 2026. The latest months' figures are provisional and are revised as more sales are registered.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much LBTT would I pay on an average home in East Lothian?
A home mover paying the local average for movers, £356,713, pays £9,021 in LBTT. LBTT for each kind of buyer in East Lothian.
Prices by property type
| Type | August 2026 | August 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £538,897 | £550,190 | -2.1% |
| Semi-detached | £318,563 | £319,822 | -0.4% |
| Terraced | £262,893 | £263,233 | -0.1% |
| Flat | £165,648 | £168,858 | -1.9% |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Year change |
|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | £277,939 | -1.1% |
| City of Edinburgh | £301,313 | +2.8% |
| Fife | £182,463 | +5.1% |
| Scottish Borders | £195,045 | +3.6% |
What buying here costs in tax and fees: LBTT in East Lothian.
Questions
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Sources
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.