Postcode report
Is EH22 3EE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About EH22 3EE: area rating, property, schools and local change
EH22 3EE is a postcode in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, Scotland. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EH22 3EE, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EH22 3EE are health and housing, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EH22 3EE is based on Eskbank. On the official Scotland neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near EH22 3EE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EH22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £280k from 0 rolling sales, down 0.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EH22 3EE can compare 3 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EH22 3EE by category and map position. Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EH22 3EE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EH22 3EE
Is EH22 3EE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EH22 3EE?
Scottish postcode areas use the official SIMD crime domain because no open street-level Police Scotland incident feed exists. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EH22 3EE?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near EH22 3EE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What are typical property prices in EH22 3EE?
The latest median sold price is £280k based on 0 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EH22 3EE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.