Affluence in EH9 8
How EH9 8 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- City of Edinburgh
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 753 (2024)
EH9 8Postcode sector · City of Edinburgh
How well off EH9 8 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, EH9 8 scores 10.0 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
39.7% of adults in EH9 8 are in work, below the Scotland average of 55%. 40.3% are retired and 14.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
56.2% of adults in EH9 8 work in managerial or professional jobs, well above the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
70% of adults in EH9 8 hold a degree or equivalent, more than double 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.