East Lothian, with an overall average price of £204,468 was more expensive than nearby Midlothian (£170,183) and West Lothian (£137,380), but was cheaper than Edinburgh (County) (£226,958). The priciest area within East Lothian was Dirleton (£544,512) and the least expensive was Cockenzie (£96,958).
During the last year, sold prices in East Lothian were 3% up on the previous year and 57% down on 2005 when the average house price was £478,704.