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Affluence in G43 2LU

How G43 2LU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Merrylee and Millbrae
Council
Glasgow City
Region
Scotland
Neighbourhood population
1,188 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off G43 2LU is

On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, the G43 2LU area scores 5.0 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for Scotland. Scores are ranked within Scotland only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
5.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

ONS publishes small-area income estimates for England and Wales only.
Work

Who is in work

52.8% of adults in the G43 2LU area are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 24.2% are retired and 10% are full-time students.

G43 2LUScotland
Employee, full-time36.9%36.1%
Employee, part-time9.6%11.5%
Self-employed6.3%7.4%
Unemployed1.7%1.9%
Full-time student10%8.8%
Retired24.2%23.3%
Looking after home or family2.5%3.4%
Long-term sick or disabled6.7%5.2%
Other2.9%2.3%
Occupations

Social grade

38.6% of adults in the G43 2LU area work in managerial or professional jobs, above the Scotland average of 33.1%.

G43 2LUScotland
Higher managerial & professional13.4%12%
Lower managerial & professional25.1%21.1%
Intermediate11.9%11.8%
Small employers & self-employed6.7%8%
Lower supervisory & technical4.6%7.1%
Semi-routine9.4%11.2%
Routine8.6%13.5%
Never worked & long-term unemployed8.3%6.8%
Full-time students9.8%8.5%
Education

Highest qualification

41.8% of adults in the G43 2LU area hold a degree or equivalent, above the Scotland average of 32.5%. 17.5% have no qualifications.

G43 2LUScotland
Degree level or above41.8%32.5%
College or HNC/HND12.9%13.2%
Highers or equivalent8.3%11.2%
National 4/5 or equivalent13.8%18.9%
Apprenticeship5.2%7.6%
No qualifications17.5%16.7%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around G43 2LU (Merrylee and Millbrae) (about 1,188 residents).

Sources: Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020; ONS small area income estimates; Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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