House prices in West Lothian
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Data as of: UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026.
What is the average house price in West Lothian?
As of August 2026, the average house price in West Lothian is £225,439, up 2.2% on a year earlier. Detached £404,805, semi-detached £230,083, terraced £182,849, flat £124,950. First-time buyers paid £181,430 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 | £220,524 | 302 |
| September 2025 | £222,047 | 290 |
| October 2025 | £223,640 | 361 |
| November 2025 | £224,134 | 335 |
| December 2025 | £220,623 | 284 |
| January 2026 | £218,468 | 244 |
| February 2026 | £220,189 | 258 |
| March 2026 | £221,980 | 314 |
| April 2026 | £223,968 | 249 |
| May 2026 | £225,320 | 305 |
| June 2026 | £226,336 | 368 |
| July 2026 | £225,059 | |
| August 2026 | £225,439 |
More questions about prices in West Lothian
Are house prices going up in West Lothian?
Yes: the average home sold for £225,439 in August 2026, up 2.2% on August 2025, against £198,397 across Scotland. Prices rose in 9 of the last 12 months and fell or held in 3.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
When were house prices highest in West Lothian over the last year?
The highest monthly average in the 13 months to August 2026 was £226,336 in June 2026; the lowest was £218,468 in January 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How have prices changed by type of home in West Lothian?
Over the year, semi-detached homes did best (up 3.6%) and flats worst (up 0.6%).
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
What do first-time buyers pay for a home in West Lothian?
First-time buyers paid £181,430 on average in August 2026, and buyers who already owned a home paid £281,193.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How many homes sell in West Lothian each month?
368 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 West Lothian?
A home mover paying the local average for movers, £281,193, pays £3,660 in LBTT. LBTT for each kind of buyer in West Lothian.
Prices by property type
| Type | August 2026 | August 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £404,805 | £398,414 | +1.6% |
| Semi-detached | £230,083 | £222,154 | +3.6% |
| Terraced | £182,849 | £176,923 | +3.3% |
| Flat | £124,950 | £124,236 | +0.6% |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Year change |
|---|---|---|
| Falkirk | £174,164 | +5.3% |
| City of Edinburgh | £301,313 | +2.8% |
| North Lanarkshire | £161,163 | +3.9% |
| Clackmannanshire | £171,154 | -0.5% |
What buying here costs in tax and fees: LBTT in West 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.