Midlothian
Midlothian is in Midlothian, Scotland, and has 7 bus stops with the nearest railway station being Newtongrange, 2.8 km away. Covers 12 towns with local open-data for the whole authority.
On deprivation, Midlothian is less deprived than the average in Scotland (SIMD 2020).
Weather
2°CFog
- Today: 9° / 2° · 51% rain
- Tomorrow: 9° / 6° · Patchy rain nearby
Source: WeatherAPI
Daylight
Next bank holiday: St Andrew’s Day, Mon 30 Nov
Source: sunrise-sunset.org · gov.uk
Air quality
55US AQI · Moderate
Main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)
Source: WAQI · East Lothian Musselburgh N High St, United Kingdom
Road safety
59 reported road collisions (2025)
27 killed or seriously injured · 76 casualties · 5.9 collisions per 10,000 residents
Source: DfT reported road collisions (STATS19)
Food hygiene
131 food businesses within 2 miles
- 104 passed
- 15 need improvement
Source: Food Standards Agency
Buses & trains
- Nearest station: Newtongrange (2.8 km)
- 7 bus stops within ~½ mile
Live trains from Newtongrange (3.0 km):
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Source: OpenStreetMap, National Rail
House prices
£277,939 average▼ 1.1% YoY
Across Midlothian · to 2026-08
Source: UK House Price Index (HM Land Registry)
Fuel prices
- Cheapest petrol: 167.7p · Asda (11.4 km)
- Cheapest diesel: 187.7p · Asda (11.4 km)
4 stations within ~8 miles
Source: CMA fuel price scheme
EV charging
47 charging locations within ~8 km
- 12 with rapid charging (50 kW+)
- Fastest nearby: 350 kW
- Nearest: Lasswade Centre (1.9 km)
Source: Open Charge Map
Sport & leisure
- Sports centres3
- Sports pitches14
- Golf courses1
- Playgrounds5
Source: OpenStreetMap (within ~1 mile)
Local news
- Midlothian’s best tenant gardens of 2026 revealed· 4 Nov 2026
- Sponsored walk honours Mayfield pupil and helps create life-saving legacy· 29 Oct 2026
- New outdoor clothing helps Scots Corner children enjoy learning in nature· 29 Oct 2026
- French visitors welcomed to Midlothian by Provost· 29 Oct 2026
- Hawthorn Family Learning Centre recognised as sector-leading following excellent inspection· 29 Oct 2026
Source: Midlothian Council
Population
100,390 residents in Midlothian
- Under 16: 19%
- 16–64: 62%
- 65+: 20%
Source: ONS mid-year estimates (local authority)
Deprivation
Less deprived than the average in Scotland
3% of neighbourhoods are in Scotland’s most deprived 10%; 9% in the most deprived 20%
Source: Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020
Council control
SNP (minority)
Source: Open Council Data UK (CC BY-SA)
Amenities nearby
- Schools6
- Parks & greens13
Source: OpenStreetMap (within ~1 mile)
Local businesses
3,160 active business enterprises in the area
Source: ONS UK Business Counts (2026)
Jobs
836 jobs advertised · £36,550 avg
e.g. Bakery Production Operative - Nightshift, Building Coordinator, Deliver with Uber Eats - Sign Up and Start Earning
Source: Adzuna
Local economy
£762 median full-time weekly pay
2.5% of residents aged 16–64 claim unemployment-related benefits
£24,228 disposable income per head (2024)
Source: ONS / Nomis (claimant count · ASHE) · ONS regional GDHI
Wellbeing
- Life satisfaction7.5
- Feeling worthwhile7.9
- Happiness yesterday7.4
- Anxiety yesterday (lower is better)2.7
Average rating out of 10 · ONS personal well-being 2022-23
Local petitions
Open UK Parliament petitions most signed in Midlothian:
- Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth274 local signatures · 113,305 nationwide
- Hold a referendum on abolishing the Scottish Parliament & Government258 local signatures · 17,029 nationwide
- Support the Ceramics Industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills121 local signatures · 111,154 nationwide
- End the mandatory fortification of white flour with folic acid immediately111 local signatures · 76,640 nationwide
- Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks105 local signatures · 127,144 nationwide
Source: petition.parliament.uk · as of 2026-10-05