Living in EH18: Liveability Score 58/100
Midlothian, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
Every active postcode in EH18, each shaded by its own score. Postcode districts have no official boundary. These points are exactly what the score is averaged from. Clustered pins are other districts. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.
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EH18 scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 280 green spaces within 2km.
Services
0 Outstanding, 10 Good out of 11 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 2 GP surgeries and 3 hospital facilities serve the area.
87% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 6/10, below average deprivation.
Band D council tax £1,666/year, typical EPC rating D. Running costs are below average.
Transport
Moderate transport coverage: some public transport available.
Lifestyle
Average amenity provision: basic shops and services available. Around 150 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
EH18 covers 106 active postcodes in Midlothian, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is EH18 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for EH18 at this time.
What are the schools like in EH18?
Schools in EH18 score 44/100. 0 Outstanding, 10 Good out of 11 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in EH18?
Broadband in EH18 scores 60/100. 87% gigabit coverage; 97% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does EH18 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include EH19, EH20, EH24. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for EH18?
EH18 scores 58/100, rated "Average", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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