Affluence in ML4 2EZ
How ML4 2EZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Orbiston
- Council
- North Lanarkshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Neighbourhood population
- 907 (2024)
ML4 2EZNorth Lanarkshire
How well off ML4 2EZ is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, the ML4 2EZ 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
54.4% of adults in the ML4 2EZ area are in work, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 55%. 16.8% are retired and 8.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
16.5% of adults in the ML4 2EZ area work in managerial or professional jobs, less than half the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
11.8% of adults in the ML4 2EZ area hold a degree or equivalent, less than half the Scotland average of 32.5%. 28.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around ML4 2EZ (Orbiston) (about 907 residents).
Sources: Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020; ONS small area income estimates; Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS). Open Government Licence v3.0.