Affluence in FK2 9RR
How FK2 9RR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Laurieston and Westquarter
- Council
- Falkirk
- Region
- Scotland
- Neighbourhood population
- 695 (2024)
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How well off FK2 9RR is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, the FK2 9RR area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived 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
51.3% of adults in the FK2 9RR area are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 21.1% are retired and 6.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
14.3% of adults in the FK2 9RR area work in managerial or professional jobs, less than half the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
13% of adults in the FK2 9RR area hold a degree or equivalent, less than half the Scotland average of 32.5%. 24.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around FK2 9RR (Laurieston and Westquarter) (about 695 residents).
Sources: Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020; ONS small area income estimates; Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS). Open Government Licence v3.0.