Affluence in EH39
How EH39 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- East Lothian
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 11,576 (2024)
EH39Postcode district · East Lothian
How well off EH39 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, EH39 scores 8.2 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
52.7% of adults in EH39 are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 33.3% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
49.7% of adults in EH39 work in managerial or professional jobs, well above the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
52.4% of adults in EH39 hold a degree or equivalent, well above the Scotland average of 32.5%. 9.4% 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.