Lothian

Average House Price in East Lothian 2026

Average: £295,000 · +3.8% year-on-year

Average price

£295,000

Median price

£270,000

Year change

+3.8%

5-year change

+22.5%

Average price by property type

Type	Average price	LBTT
Detached	£425,000	Calculate →
Semi-detached	£285,000	Calculate →
Terraced	£235,000	Calculate →
Flat	£165,000	Calculate →

Buying costs at the average price

LBTT (standard buyer)

£4,350

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LBTT (first-time buyer)

£3,750

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Rental market

Avg 2-bed rent

£950/month

Annual rent

£11,400

Price-to-rent ratio

26x

How East Lothian compares

	East Lothian	Scotland avg
Average price	£295,000	£201,129
vs Scotland average	+47% above average
Annual transactions	~1,400	~2,245

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Data: Registers of Scotland quarterly house price statistics, UK House Price Index (ONS/Land Registry). Figures are approximate and based on the most recent available data. LBTT calculated at 2026/27 rates. Rental data from Citylets/Scottish Government Private Rent Statistics.