Houses for sale in East Lothian Council
There are 569 results for East Lothian Council. Property prices in East Lothian Council range from £140k to £2.6M with an average price of £383k.
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Property market in East Lothian Council
What's for sale
573 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
573 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 75% | 19% |
| Typical asking price | £353k | £175k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.6 | 1.9 |
| Typical time to sell | 6 weeks | 5 weeks |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +1.1% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around East Lothian Council
typical asking price, cheapest first- Dundee City Council £170k
- Fife £255k
- Scottish Borders £273k
- East Lothian Council £325k
- Midlothian £333k
Getting to know East Lothian Council
stations in East Lothian CouncilBased on 573 homes for sale on Houses now, 3,312 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in East Lothian Council
What is the average house price in East Lothian Council?
The average home for sale in East Lothian Council is priced at £385,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £325,000. This is based on the 573 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in East Lothian Council?
A typical 2-bedroom home in East Lothian Council costs £190,000 and a 3-bedroom home £290,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £100,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £140,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £400,000.
What price range should I expect in East Lothian Council?
Most homes in East Lothian Council are priced between £140,000 and £2.6 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £210,000, and one in five £450,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in East Lothian Council?
There are 569 homes for sale in East Lothian Council on Houses right now, plus 102 already under offer. 211 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in East Lothian Council?
Slightly up. Homes put up for sale in East Lothian Council over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £285,000, 1.8% higher than the year before (£280,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How long does it take to sell a home in East Lothian Council?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 6 weeks. About 45% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 3 months. Flats go faster, in about 5 weeks against about 6 weeks for houses.
What do homes actually sell for in East Lothian Council?
In the year to July 2026, 887 homes sold in East Lothian Council at a typical price of £240,000, according to HM Land Registry. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £325,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.
What rental yield can I get in East Lothian Council?
Around 6.4% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,275 a month with a typical sold price of £240,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in East Lothian Council?
Detached houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes for sale in East Lothian Council. Terraced houses come next, followed by flats and apartments. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £175,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £417,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near East Lothian Council?
Of the areas around East Lothian Council, Dundee City Council is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £170,000, followed by Fife (£255,000) and Scottish Borders (£273,000). East Lothian Council itself is £325,000.
Are homes in East Lothian Council freehold or leasehold?
Almost all homes for sale in East Lothian Council are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 84 new-build homes on the market too.
Which train stations are in or near East Lothian Council?
Stations in East Lothian Council include Drem, North Berwick, Longniddry and Dunbar.