Crap Towns / East Lothian / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in East Lothian?
In the East Lothian council area, 483 homes had stood empty for more than six months in September 2025: 0.89% of all homes, 45% lower than Scotland's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | 622 | 1.16% | 1.80% |
| September 2025 | 483 | 0.89% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Fife | 1.38% |
| City of Edinburgh | 1.14% |
| Midlothian | 0.95% |
| East Lothian | 0.89% |
| Across Scotland | 1.61% |