Crap Towns / Gorebridge / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Gorebridge?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 6 problems in Gorebridge were reported on FixMyStreet: 6.7 per 10,000 people, 67% lower than the typical Scottish town's 20.1. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 1 report (1.1 per 10,000 people, 80% lower than the typical Scottish town's 5.6).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical Scottish town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 1 | 1.1 | 5.6 |
| Fly-tipping | 1 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Litter and bins | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 1 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 0 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Everything else | 3 | 3.4 | 9.3 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Loanhead | 7.9 km | 70.1 |
| Penicuik | 10.6 km | 57.9 |
| Edinburgh | 14.9 km | 41.9 |
| Dalkeith | 5.3 km | 40.9 |
| Mayfield | 2.8 km | 28.0 |
| Musselburgh | 10.6 km | 18.2 |
| Prestonpans | 13.1 km | 17.9 |
| Bonnyrigg | 5.1 km | 12.7 |
| Tranent | 12.5 km | 10.6 |
| Cockenzie | 15.4 km | 9.6 |
| Gorebridge | – | 6.7 |
| The typical Scottish town | – | 20.1 |