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Armadale and Blackridge

Armadale and Blackridge is one of 9 wards in West Lothian, home to 16,517 people in 7,143 households (Scotland's Census 2022). On average 32% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 33% above the West Lothian average.

Ward S13002828 · 390 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
16,517residentsScotland's Census 2022
7,143householdscensus
32%green within 500 mpostcode average
83%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Armadale and Blackridge in West LothianPostcodes in Armadale and Blackridge highlighted; the rest of West Lothian in grey
Map of West Lothian with Armadale and Blackridge highlighted

People and homes.

16,517 residents in 7,143 households, next to the West Lothian average.

16%
aged 15–29
16%
aged 65 and over
67%
owner-occupied homes
7%
privately rented
25%
socially rented
16%
flats in purpose-built blocks

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

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Armadale and Blackridge with a published hygiene rating.

64rated food businessesin total
92%passed their last inspectionWest Lothian: 97%
5told 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)