Affluence in EH17 8RD
How EH17 8RD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Hyvots and Gilmerton
- Council
- City of Edinburgh
- Region
- Scotland
- Neighbourhood population
- 797 (2024)
EH17 8RDCity of Edinburgh
How well off EH17 8RD is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, the EH17 8RD area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived 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
57.6% of adults in the EH17 8RD area are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 15.7% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
25.4% of adults in the EH17 8RD area work in managerial or professional jobs, below the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
29.9% of adults in the EH17 8RD area hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 32.5%. 19.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around EH17 8RD (Hyvots and Gilmerton) (about 797 residents).
Sources: Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020; ONS small area income estimates; Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS). Open Government Licence v3.0.