Crap Towns / West Lothian / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in West Lothian?
In the West Lothian council area, 594 homes had stood empty for more than six months in September 2025: 0.69% of all homes, 57% lower than Scotland's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | 806 | 0.94% | 1.80% |
| September 2025 | 594 | 0.69% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, September 2025 |
|---|---|
| North Lanarkshire | 1.51% |
| Fife | 1.38% |
| City of Edinburgh | 1.14% |
| Falkirk | 0.82% |
| West Lothian | 0.69% |
| Across Scotland | 1.61% |