Affluence in EH
How EH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- City of Edinburgh
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 969,069 (2024)
EHPostcode area · Edinburgh
How well off EH is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, EH scores 6.3 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
57.5% of adults in EH are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 20.6% are retired and 11.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
38.4% of adults in EH work in managerial or professional jobs, above the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
41.4% of adults in EH hold a degree or equivalent, above the Scotland average of 32.5%. 12.4% 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.