Affluence in EH21
How EH21 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- East Lothian
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 37,440 (2024)
EH21Postcode district · East Lothian
How well off EH21 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, EH21 scores 5.2 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
59.7% of adults in EH21 are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 20.8% are retired and 8.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
33.4% of adults in EH21 work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
31.2% of adults in EH21 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 32.5%. 15.2% 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.