Affluence in AB21 1
How AB21 1 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Aberdeen City
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 1,785 (2024)
AB21 1Postcode sector · Aberdeen City
How well off AB21 1 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, AB21 1 scores 9.0 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of Scotland. Scores are ranked within Scotland only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
56.3% of adults in AB21 1 are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 20.6% are retired and 6% are full-time students.
Social grade
26.8% of adults in AB21 1 work in managerial or professional jobs, below the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
20% of adults in AB21 1 hold a degree or equivalent, well below the Scotland average of 32.5%. 15.9% have no qualifications.
Sources: Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020; ONS small area income estimates; Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS). Open Government Licence v3.0.