East Lothian, with an overall average price of £322,656 was more expensive than nearby Midlothian (£289,010) and West Lothian (£239,274), but was cheaper than Edinburgh (County) (£338,906). The priciest area within East Lothian was Dirleton (£858,425) and the least expensive was Port Seton (£217,167).
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.