Affluence in EH3
How EH3 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- City of Edinburgh
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 44,026 (2024)
EH3Postcode district · City of Edinburgh
How well off EH3 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, EH3 scores 8.3 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent 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
51.1% of adults in EH3 are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 13.3% are retired and 28.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
44.9% of adults in EH3 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
62.7% of adults in EH3 hold a degree or equivalent, well above the Scotland average of 32.5%. 3.9% 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.