Affluence in AB39
How AB39 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Aberdeenshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 19,197 (2024)
AB39Postcode district · Aberdeenshire
How well off AB39 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, AB39 scores 8.3 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
59.7% of adults in AB39 are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 25.3% are retired and 6.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
42.5% of adults in AB39 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
38.4% of adults in AB39 hold a degree or equivalent, above the Scotland average of 32.5%. 10.9% 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.