Houses for sale in West Lothian

Frequently asked questions about buying in West Lothian

What is the average house price in West Lothian?

The average home for sale in West Lothian is priced at £340,000. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £325,000. This is based on the 656 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in West Lothian?

A typical 2-bedroom home in West Lothian costs £170,000 and a 3-bedroom home £270,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £100,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £100,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £395,000.

What price range should I expect in West Lothian?

Most homes in West Lothian are priced between £120,000 and £1.28 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £200,000, and one in five £430,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in West Lothian?

There are 634 homes for sale in West Lothian on Houses right now, plus 115 already under offer. 254 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in West Lothian?

Yes. Homes put up for sale in West Lothian over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £255,000, 7.1% higher than the year before (£238,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 7%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How long does it take to sell a home in West Lothian?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 5 weeks. About 48% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 13 weeks. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 5 weeks for houses.

What do homes actually sell for in West Lothian?

In the year to July 2026, 1,475 homes sold in West Lothian at a typical price of £178,000, 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 West Lothian?

Around 7.4% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,100 a month with a typical sold price of £178,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in West Lothian?

Detached houses are the most common, about half of homes for sale in West Lothian. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £145,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £405,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near West Lothian?

Of the areas around West Lothian, North Lanarkshire is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £240,000, followed by South Lanarkshire (£266,000) and Clackmannanshire (£275,000). West Lothian itself is £325,000.

Are homes in West Lothian freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale in West Lothian are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 79 new-build homes on the market too.

Which train stations are in or near West Lothian?

Stations in West Lothian include West Calder, Livingston North, Addiewell and Bathgate.