Affluence in EH2
How EH2 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- City of Edinburgh
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 7,380 (2024)
EH2Postcode district · City of Edinburgh
How well off EH2 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, EH2 scores 7.4 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
49.3% of adults in EH2 are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 12.5% are retired and 26.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
42.9% of adults in EH2 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
59.7% of adults in EH2 hold a degree or equivalent, well above the Scotland average of 32.5%. 6% 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.