Affluence in DD5
How DD5 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Dundee City
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 37,092 (2024)
DD5Postcode district · Dundee City
How well off DD5 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, DD5 scores 7.9 out of 10, placing it more affluent than most 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
52.4% of adults in DD5 are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 33.9% are retired and 6% are full-time students.
Social grade
43.3% of adults in DD5 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
39.9% of adults in DD5 hold a degree or equivalent, above the Scotland average of 32.5%. 11.4% 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.