Affluence in EH26
How EH26 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Midlothian
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 21,721 (2024)
EH26Postcode district · Midlothian
How well off EH26 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, EH26 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
59.7% of adults in EH26 are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 25.9% are retired and 5.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
38.5% of adults in EH26 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
34.3% of adults in EH26 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 32.5%. 12.9% 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.