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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%
LBTT (first-time buyer)
£3,750
Save £600 with FTB relief
Avg 2-bed rent
£950/month
Annual rent
£11,400
Price-to-rent ratio
26x
The average house price in East Lothian is £295,000, which is 47% above the Scottish average of £201,129. The market has shown moderate growth over the past year at +3.8%, broadly in line with the rest of Scotland. Over five years, values have moved up by 22.5%. The average 2-bed rent of £950/month gives a gross rental yield of 3.9%, which is challenging for buy-to-let landlords. With roughly 1,400 property sales per year, East Lothian is a quieter market with fewer transactions.
The average house price in East Lothian is £295,000 (median £270,000). Detached homes average £425,000, semi-detached £285,000, terraced £235,000, and flats £165,000.
East Lothian is 47% above the Scottish average of £201,129, so it’s more expensive than most areas. However, strong demand and rising prices suggest continued buyer confidence.
On the average East Lothian property (£295,000), a standard buyer pays £4,350 in LBTT. First-time buyers pay £3,750, saving £600. Use our LBTT Calculator for an exact figure at any price.
The gross rental yield in East Lothian is approximately 3.9%, based on an average 2-bed rent of £950/month and average property price of £295,000. A price-to-rent ratio of 26x is considered challenging for landlords.
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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.