Affluence in KA9
How KA9 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- South Ayrshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 18,157 (2024)
KA9Postcode district · South Ayrshire
How well off KA9 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, KA9 scores 6.8 out of 10, placing it more affluent than most 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
50.4% of adults in KA9 are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 34.7% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
39.5% of adults in KA9 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
34% of adults in KA9 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 32.5%. 15.6% 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.