Affluence in ZE3 9
How ZE3 9 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Shetland Islands
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 870 (2024)
ZE3 9Postcode sector · Shetland Islands
How well off ZE3 9 is
On the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020, ZE3 9 scores 6.0 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
64.5% of adults in ZE3 9 are in work, above the Scotland average of 55%. 25.7% are retired and 1.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
35.8% of adults in ZE3 9 work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 33.1%.
Highest qualification
31.6% of adults in ZE3 9 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Scotland average of 32.5%. 12.9% 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.