Living in EH25: Liveability Score 52/100
Midlothian, Scotland
Last updated 25 June 2026
Postcodes scored in this district
Every active postcode in EH25, 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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EH25 scores 52 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 188 green spaces within 2km.
Services
0 Outstanding, 4 Good out of 4 rated schools.
Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 1 GP surgery and 1 hospital facility serve the area.
90% gigabit coverage; 98% 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
Relatively limited local amenities compared to the national average. Around 69 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
EH25 covers 144 active postcodes in Midlothian, Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
Is EH25 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for EH25 at this time.
What are the schools like in EH25?
Schools in EH25 score 32/100. 0 Outstanding, 4 Good out of 4 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in EH25?
Broadband in EH25 scores 73/100. 90% gigabit coverage; 98% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does EH25 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include EH20, EH24, EH18. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for EH25?
EH25 scores 52/100, 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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