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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the ML12 postcode district.

County or areaScottish Borders
Postcode districtML12
Telephone code01899
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 30 min4:30 am – 10:00 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 4 min8:39 am – 3:43 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,847 residentsin the Tweeddale West census areaMedian age 50.72,461 households76% of homes owner-occupied44% owned outright8% social rented, 12% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.1% unemployment rate63% of adults are economically active, 2,978 in work, 26% retiredMain industries: health and social work 14%, education 11%, professional and scientific services 10%Getting to work: 45% work from home, 48% go by car, 2% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle23% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages51% of adults hold a degree or higher9% have no qualifications, 5% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 9°CColdest month January: highs 5°C, lows -0°C1,412 mm of rain a year, 46 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December77 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: -0 to 5°CJFebruary: -0 to 5°CFMarch: 0 to 7°CMApril: 2 to 10°CAMay: 4 to 13°CMJune: 7 to 16°CJJuly: 9 to 17°CJAugust: 9 to 17°CASeptember: 7 to 14°CSOctober: 5 to 11°CONovember: 2 to 7°CNDecember: -1 to 5°CD20°-5°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksCrook Hillhill · under a mileNether Oliver Dodhill · under a mileWester Hopevalley · 1.4 miTalla Reservoirreservoir · 2.3 miTalla Linnswaterfall · 3.8 miNether Rashy Cleuchvalley · 1.6 miOliver Woodwoodland · under a mileGala Burn Woodwoodland · 1.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes64 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19707 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197940 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 26 Jul 202123 mi away, Penicuik, MidlothianSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.2 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.3 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband45% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband94% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,792 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation266 m873 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 226 to 472 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalKello Hospital8.5 miGP surgeryBiggar Medical Practice8.5 miPharmacyMilngavie Apothecary's Co LTD8.7 miDentistHigh Street Dental8.7 miPolice stationPeebles Police Station13 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportEdinburgh Airport EDI30 miRailway stationCarstairs16 miBus stationVillage RoadElvanfoot11 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the ML12 postcode district.


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Top pubs in Oliver

  • Fleming Arms - Biggar

    Bar

    141-143 High Street, Biggar, ML12 6DL

    8.7 miles away

    5 star reviewReally friendly pub in this popular tourist town.

  • Court House - Peebles

    Gastropub

    High Street, Peebles, EH45 8SW

    13.2 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food and very welcoming atmosphere.

  • Colebrooke Arms - Crawfordjohn, Biggar

    Bar

    7 Main Street, Crawfordjohn, Biggar, ML12 6SS

    13.8 miles away

    5 star reviewWonderful hospitality and excellent home cooking. Home made steak pie was superb. Alan is a terrific host, friendly ...

  • Masons Arms - Carnwath, Lanark

    74-78 Main St, Carnwath, Lanark, ML11 8HH

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Pub Run By The Frindliest people in Lanrkshire Brilliant place

  • Neidpath Inn - Peebles

    Bar

    25 Old Town, Peebles, EH45 8JF

    13.2 miles away

    4 star reviewIf your looking for good home cooking and at the right price . You found it here . Been a ...

 

Top restaurants in Oliver

  • Francos - Peebles

    Italian Restaurant

    Port Brae, Peebles, EH45 8AW

    13.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExellent pizza Rated by me ***** 5/5

  • Prego - Lanark

    Italian Restaurant

    34 Howacre, Lanark, ML11 7PL

    18.3 miles away

    4 star reviewHad a great lunch, was the best i've tasted in a long time (chicken with a mushroom sauce) compliments to ...

 

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Top takeaways in Oliver

  • Taj Mahal - Lanark

    45 High Street, Lanark, ML11 7LU

    17.8 miles away

    5 star reviewnever go by it food at its best

  • New China Kitchen - Lanark, Rigside

    Ayr Road, Lanark, Rigside, ML11 9NP

    15.4 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food and service credit to Jamie and his woe for the super service ;-)

  • spice of life - Carnwath

    Indian Takeaway

    79 Main Street, Carnwath, ML11 8HH

    15.2 miles away

    4 star reviewmunchie box Wow. Fantastic enough to feed the village.

 

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Top home improvement in Oliver

  • Nelson & McNeish - Lanark

    Roofing Service

    Caldwellside Industrial Estate, Lanark, ML11 7SR

    17.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI can not rate this company highly enough, prompt service , great job done putting vents in myself and ...

  • Cleghorn Estate Gardens - Cleghorn, Lanark

    Gardener

    Estate Farm, Cleghorn, Lanark, ML11 7RN

    18.1 miles away

    5 star review A worderful venue for my son's wedding. The owners were very welcoming and did everything possible to assist us ...

  • RJ Doak & Sons - Lanark

    Builder

    North Faulds Road, Lanark, ML11 7SA

    17.1 miles away

    5 star reviewAmazing lads from management to deliveries I think there just 1 big happy family Mrs Renton

 

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