Living in East Lothian
East Lothian is a city in Scotland, United Kingdom, home to 104,840 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 3%, #9 of 388), young families (top 4%, #12 of 378), people who want to live by the sea (top 7%, #13 of 209).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about East Lothian
- It is right on the coast of the North Sea.
- It is part of Greater Edinburgh, 18 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 6 h 57 min and sets around 15:39; in late June it sets around 22:02.
How East Lothian ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In Scotland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 77 | #12 of 378 | #12 of 32 | Map |
| Low-income household | 64 | #158 of 387 | #28 of 41 | Map |
| Low-income family | 75 | #26 of 378 | #25 of 32 | Map |
| Single parent | 79 | #26 of 378 | #25 of 32 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #138 of 378 | #6 of 32 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #162 of 378 | #6 of 32 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #144 of 387 | #22 of 41 | Map |
| Single professional | 53 | #247 of 368 | #21 of 27 | Map |
| Young professional | 55 | #254 of 367 | #20 of 27 | Map |
| DINKS | 51 | #243 of 362 | #20 of 26 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #119 of 387 | #29 of 41 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #117 of 368 | #15 of 27 | Map |
| Car-free household | 64 | #272 of 361 | #19 of 26 | Map |
| Student | 13 | #292 of 354 | #25 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #72 of 378 | #25 of 32 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 56 | #191 of 388 | #39 of 41 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 46 | #294 of 363 | #22 of 26 | Map |
| Expat professional | 50 | #216 of 387 | #19 of 41 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #201 of 378 | #7 of 32 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 75 | #45 of 388 | #23 of 41 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 71 | #9 of 388 | #9 of 41 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 63 | #70 of 388 | #30 of 41 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #201 of 388 | #29 of 41 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #286 of 388 | #20 of 41 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 78 | #71 of 388 | #16 of 41 | Map |
| Coastal living | 78 | #13 of 209 | #6 of 40 | Map |
| Business owner | 64 | #126 of 388 | #14 of 41 | Map |
| Digital native | 44 | #336 of 368 | #26 of 27 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Midlothian 15 km
- City of Edinburgh 17 km
- Fife 28 km
- West Lothian 41 km
- Scottish Borders 42 km
- Falkirk 53 km
- Dundee City 57 km
- Clackmannanshire 57 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.