Midlothian
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of Midlothian.
Overview ⁞ 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.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Midlothian parliamentary constituency. The boundary data is sourced from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), using the latest official geographic definitions.
You can explore official statistics for this area on the ONS Explore Local Statistics page, or view its location on the UK Parliament constituency map.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary data: Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2024; Contains Office for National Statistics data © ONS 2024, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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% |
Midlothian compared with other constituencies
Midlothian has a population of 97,040 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS). The population of the UK is 69,281,400 as of mid-2024. There are 650 constituencies, so the average population per constituency is around 106,600.
Compared with the other 649 constituencies, Midlothian has a population higher than 64, lower than 442, and similar to 144 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).