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Postcode sector · East Lothian

Who lives in EH31 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in EH31 2, set against Scotland as a whole.

Council
East Lothian
Region
Scotland
Population
3,837 (2024)
Population

Who lives in EH31 2

Residents
3,837
2024 estimate
Households
1,998
Census
Median age
54
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 34%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.3% of residents. 8.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19% across Scotland. 34% are 65 or over, well above the Scotland figure of 20%.

EH31 2Scotland
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52.7% of residents are female and 47.9% male.

EH31 2
53%
48%
Scotland
  • Female52.7%51.4%
  • Male47.9%48.6%
Relationships

Relationship status

58.7% of adults in EH31 2 are married or in a civil partnership, above the Scotland average of 44%. 21% have never married.

EH31 2Scotland
Married or civil partnership58.7%44%
Never married21%38.1%
Divorced or dissolved7.9%8.4%
Separated2%2.4%
Widowed10%7%
Health

How residents rate their health

82.3% of residents in EH31 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 78.8%.

EH31 2
54%
28%
13%
Scotland
  • Very good54%47.9%
  • Good28.3%30.9%
  • Fair12.7%14.2%
  • Bad4.1%5.3%
  • Very bad1.2%1.6%

Source: Scotland's Census 2022, National Records of Scotland. Population: NRS small-area estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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