Affluence in EH16
How EH16 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- City of Edinburgh
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 46,000 (2024)
EH16Postcode district · City of Edinburgh
How well off EH16 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, EH16 scores 5.3 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for 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
50.6% of adults in EH16 are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 17.2% are retired and 20.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
32.7% of adults in EH16 work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
42.5% of adults in EH16 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.