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Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry

Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry is one of 6 wards in East Lothian, home to 20,738 people in 8,609 households (Scotland's Census 2022). On average 14% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 20% below the East Lothian average.

Ward S13002910 · 565 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
20,738residentsScotland's Census 2022
8,609householdscensus
14%green within 500 mpostcode average
92%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry in East LothianPostcodes in Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry highlighted; the rest of East Lothian in grey
Map of East Lothian with Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry highlighted

People and homes.

20,738 residents in 8,609 households, next to the East Lothian average.

17%
aged 15–29
17%
aged 65 and over
64%
owner-occupied homes
6%
privately rented
30%
socially rented
18%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Scotland's Census 2022, National Records of Scotland

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Tranent, Wallyford and Macmerry with a published hygiene rating.

100rated food businessesin total
94%passed their last inspectionEast Lothian: 96%
6told improvement is requiredlatest inspection

In Scotland, council food safety officers either pass a business or tell it that improvement is required. A result reflects the hygiene standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)