Understanding Scottish Places

Ormiston, East Lothian

Population 2,586

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Ormiston is located in East Lothian. It was a planned village but the project was an economic failure. In the 20th century mining resulted in the development of the settlement. Today it is a residential town surrounded by agriculture and with some local services.

In this type of small town, the population comprises families with a higher proportion of adults in the 25–44 age grouping. Higher rates of full time employment are found.

Ormiston is an interdependent to dependent town.

Its most similar towns are Auchtermuchty, Avoch, Banavie and Corpach, and Bo'ness.

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Inter-relationships

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Interdependent
Independent

Number of jobs

-6
Type average 0

Diversity of jobs

-2
Type average -2

Distance travelled to work

-4
Type average 0

Number of public sector jobs

4
Type average 1

Number of hospitals

-6
Type average -6

Number of GP's and dentists

4
Type average -2

Number of children in primary schools

2
Type average 1

Number of children in secondary schools

-6
Type average -6

Distance travelled to study

4
Type average -1

Number of shops

-6
Type average -2

Diversity of retail offer

-4
Type average -4

Number of charities

Type average 2
Dependent
Interdependent
Independent

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Public

Education (% all people aged 16 and over)

  No education Standard grade or equivalent Higher grade or equivalent HNC, HND, SVQ4 Degree or higher degree
Ormiston 16.15168539 24.34456929 10.34644195 24.95318352 24.06367041

Commercial

Distance travelled to study

  At home Up to 5km 5 to 10km 10 to 30km 30km and over
Ormiston 2.5522041763341066 10.2861562258314 1.1214230471771076 1.3921113689095128 0

Environment Indicators

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