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House prices in East Lothian
Official UK HPI · to March 2026
£277,238 ▼ -1.8% 12 months
East Lothian has bucked the wider UK trend over the past year, with average prices slipping -1.8% to £277,238. The fall is most pronounced in flat property (£159,729), while detached homes hold up better at £521,014.
Average price since 1995
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
267 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £521,014 ▼ -2.0%
- Semi-detached £310,401 ▼ -0.1%
- Terraced £255,475 ▼ -0.9%
- Flat £159,729 ▼ -3.8%
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in East Lothian?
- The average house price in East Lothian is £277,238, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to March 2026.
- How have house prices in East Lothian changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in East Lothian have fallen -1.8% 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: £521,014
- semi-detached homes: £310,401
- terraced homes: £255,475
- flats: £159,729
- 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.