East Lothian, with an overall average price of £326,541, was similar in terms of sold prices to nearby Edinburgh (County) (£337,464), but was more expensive than Midlothian (£289,057) and West Lothian (£235,499). The priciest area within East Lothian was Dirleton (£704,706) and the least expensive was Cockenzie (£238,125).
During the last year, sold prices in East Lothian were similar to the previous year and 32% down on 2005 when the average house price was £478,521.
