Living in Midlothian
Midlothian is a large municipality in Scotland, United Kingdom, home to 90,090 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 5%, #17 of 388), young families (top 7%, #23 of 378), single parents (top 8%, #28 of 378).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Midlothian
- The North Sea is 9 km away.
- It is part of Greater Edinburgh, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 6 h 59 min and sets around 15:40; in late June it sets around 22:02.
How Midlothian 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 | 74 | #23 of 378 | #20 of 32 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #191 of 387 | #30 of 41 | Map |
| Low-income family | 73 | #31 of 378 | #28 of 32 | Map |
| Single parent | 76 | #28 of 378 | #27 of 32 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #211 of 378 | #11 of 32 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 56 | #200 of 378 | #12 of 32 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #212 of 387 | #30 of 41 | Map |
| Single professional | 45 | #325 of 368 | #25 of 27 | Map |
| Young professional | 46 | #332 of 367 | #25 of 27 | Map |
| DINKS | 41 | #316 of 362 | #25 of 26 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #145 of 387 | #31 of 41 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #254 of 368 | #21 of 27 | Map |
| Car-free household | 57 | #327 of 361 | #24 of 26 | Map |
| Student | 10 | #301 of 354 | #26 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 68 | #122 of 378 | #26 of 32 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #207 of 388 | #41 of 41 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 35 | #345 of 363 | #25 of 26 | Map |
| Expat professional | 45 | #280 of 387 | #23 of 41 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 34 | #250 of 378 | #11 of 32 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #81 of 388 | #28 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 | 68 | #17 of 388 | #13 of 41 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 59 | #119 of 388 | #37 of 41 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 42 | #270 of 388 | #39 of 41 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 50 | #322 of 388 | #24 of 41 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #132 of 388 | #30 of 41 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #70 of 209 | #33 of 40 | Map |
| Business owner | 62 | #143 of 388 | #16 of 41 | Map |
| Digital native | 39 | #360 of 368 | #27 of 27 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- City of Edinburgh 11 km
- East Lothian 15 km
- West Lothian 29 km
- Fife 32 km
- Scottish Borders 38 km
- Falkirk 44 km
- Clackmannanshire 52 km
- North Lanarkshire 55 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.