Affluence in HS6
How HS6 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 1,524 (2024)
HS6Postcode district · Na h-Eileanan Siar
How well off HS6 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, HS6 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.
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
55.3% of adults in HS6 are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 31.2% are retired and 3.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
33.5% of adults in HS6 work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
35.1% of adults in HS6 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 32.5%. 18.7% 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.