Affluence in AB22
How AB22 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Aberdeen City
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 20,072 (2024)
AB22Postcode district · Aberdeen City
How well off AB22 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, AB22 scores 8.7 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
58.3% of adults in AB22 are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 28.2% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
37.9% of adults in AB22 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
31.9% of adults in AB22 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 32.5%. 13.5% 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.