Crap Towns / Midlothian / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in Midlothian?
In the Midlothian council area, 432 homes had stood empty for more than six months in September 2025: 0.95% of all homes, 41% lower than Scotland's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | 328 | 0.73% | 1.80% |
| September 2025 | 432 | 0.95% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, September 2025 |
|---|---|
| City of Edinburgh | 1.14% |
| Midlothian | 0.95% |
| East Lothian | 0.89% |
| West Lothian | 0.69% |
| Across Scotland | 1.61% |