Living in West Lothian
West Lothian is a city in Scotland, United Kingdom, home to 181,310 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 4%, #13 of 368), first-time home buyers (top 5%, #16 of 378), single parents (top 6%, #19 of 378).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about West Lothian
- The North Sea is 13 km away.
- It is part of Greater Edinburgh, 23 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 6 h 58 min and sets around 15:42; in late June it sets around 22:04.
How West 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 | 71 | #31 of 378 | #25 of 32 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #22 of 387 | #15 of 41 | Map |
| Low-income family | 81 | #20 of 378 | #20 of 32 | Map |
| Single parent | 82 | #19 of 378 | #19 of 32 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 46 | #325 of 378 | #30 of 32 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 45 | #289 of 378 | #30 of 32 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #322 of 387 | #39 of 41 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #82 of 368 | #11 of 27 | Map |
| Young professional | 66 | #94 of 367 | #11 of 27 | Map |
| DINKS | 60 | #134 of 362 | #13 of 26 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #110 of 387 | #26 of 41 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #13 of 368 | #7 of 27 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #99 of 361 | #11 of 26 | Map |
| Student | 69 | #97 of 354 | #8 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 79 | #16 of 378 | #16 of 32 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #34 of 388 | #19 of 41 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #152 of 363 | #12 of 26 | Map |
| Expat professional | 57 | #122 of 387 | #10 of 41 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 27 | #282 of 378 | #19 of 32 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 58 | #196 of 388 | #35 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 | 58 | #55 of 388 | #28 of 41 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 59 | #117 of 388 | #36 of 41 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #245 of 388 | #35 of 41 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #72 of 388 | #8 of 41 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #113 of 388 | #25 of 41 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #85 of 209 | #35 of 40 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #47 of 388 | #6 of 41 | Map |
| Digital native | 63 | #91 of 368 | #9 of 27 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Falkirk 17 km
- City of Edinburgh 23 km
- North Lanarkshire 27 km
- Midlothian 29 km
- Clackmannanshire 29 km
- Stirling 35 km
- Fife 35 km
- South Lanarkshire 36 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.