East Lothian, with an overall average price of £322,011, was similar in terms of sold prices to nearby Edinburgh (County) (£337,869), but was more expensive than Midlothian (£289,892) and West Lothian (£240,573). The priciest area within East Lothian was Dirleton (£833,642) and the least expensive was Cockenzie (£211,107).
During the last year, sold prices in East Lothian were similar to the previous year and 33% down on 2005 when the average house price was £478,521.