Out of Midlothian's 5,345 total incorporated companies, 483 were formed in the last 12 months ending the 05th of December 2023.
The most common industries in Midlothian are construction; professional, scientific and technical activities; and wholesale and retail trade including repair of motor vehicles. Looking at specific business type classifications, most companies in Midlothian are classified as other letting and operating of own or leased real estate; management consultancy activities other than financial management; and other business support service activities.
| Industry | Companies Incorporated | Active | Dissolved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support service activities | 610 | 251 | 358 |
| Real estate activities | 342 | 246 | 96 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 435 | 202 | 231 |
| Information and communication | 507 | 198 | 305 |
| Other service activities | 370 | 191 | 179 |
| Manufacturing | 267 | 159 | 106 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 207 | 112 | 93 |
| Transportation and storage | 203 | 105 | 97 |
| Human health and social work activities | 148 | 100 | 48 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 118 | 68 | 50 |
| Education | 69 | 45 | 24 |
| Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 28 | 18 | 10 |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 31 | 14 | 17 |
| Activities of households as employers | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Mining and Quarrying | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Business Classification | Companies Incorporated | Active | Dissolved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other service activities | 186 | 90 | 96 |
| Buying and selling of own real estate | 113 | 88 | 25 |
| Joinery installation | 113 | 77 | 36 |
| Information technology consultancy activities | 229 | 75 | 154 |
| Take-away food shops and mobile food stands | 130 | 70 | 59 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 119 | 69 | 50 |
| Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation | 108 | 66 | 42 |
| Other specialised construction activities | 132 | 63 | 68 |
| Hairdressing and other beauty treatment | 104 | 61 | 43 |
| Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles | 86 | 60 | 26 |
| Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet | 116 | 60 | 56 |
| Taxi operation | 83 | 60 | 23 |
| Construction of domestic buildings | 90 | 58 | 32 |
| Electrical installation | 112 | 54 | 58 |
| Development of building projects | 105 | 53 | 52 |
| Other human health activities | 65 | 42 | 23 |
| Other information technology service activities | 92 | 37 | 55 |
We have collected business information and formation statistics for 11 locations within Midlothian.
| Name | Companies Incorporated | Active Companies | Dissolved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston | 87 | 33 | 54 |
| Bonnyrigg | 843 | 402 | 440 |
| Dalkeith | 1,548 | 840 | 706 |
| Danderhall | 165 | 94 | 71 |
| Gorebridge | 317 | 148 | 169 |
| Loanhead | 764 | 454 | 308 |
| Mayfield | 662 | 367 | 292 |
| Newbattle | 47 | 27 | 20 |
| Penicuik | 679 | 296 | 382 |
| Rosewell | 113 | 67 | 46 |
| Roslin | 120 | 50 | 68 |
There are 2,778 active companies in Midlothian as of Dec 2023. In total, 5,345 companies have been incorporated, and 2,556 have been dissolved.
Most companies in Midlothian are categorised under: administrative and support service activities. This accounts for 251 companies.
The most common SIC codes used by companies in Midlothian are: other service activities; buying and selling of own real estate; and joinery installation.
Last updated: 05 Dec 2023 22:35