Midlothian
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Midlothian combines countryside, historic sites, and easy access to Edinburgh. Rosslyn Chapel, made famous by The Da Vinci Code, is a key attraction, alongside Dalkeith Country Park and the Pentland Hills Regional Park. The area’s towns and villages are surrounded by rolling farmland and scenic walking paths.
Wards in Midlothian
Midlothian is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bonnyrigg
- Dalkeith
- Midlothian East
- Midlothian South
- Midlothian West
- Penicuik
Midlothian is a constituency that covers these wards in Midlothian.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (Number) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 20,340 | 20.96% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,529 | 6.73% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,523 | 12.90% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,299 | 19.89% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,898 | 20.50% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 18,451 | 19.01% | 1,097,395 | 20.14% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Scottish | 79,572 | 82.43% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 7,545 | 7.82% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 2,410 | 2.50% | 3.01% |
| White Polish | 1,855 | 1.92% | 1.67% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 1,027 | 1.06% | 1.12% |
| White Irish | 745 | 0.77% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 700 | 0.73% | 1.34% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 523 | 0.54% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 488 | 0.51% | 0.87% |
| African: Other African | 428 | 0.44% | 0.97% |
| Other Asian | 375 | 0.39% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 371 | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 188 | 0.19% | 0.41% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 133 | 0.14% | 0.13% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 49 | 0.05% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 47 | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 41 | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 31 | 0.03% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 10 | 0.01% | 0.01% |