Area Information for Musselburgh, Scotland, EH21 7TZ

Summary Back to Top

This postcode in Musselburgh is in Scotland. The postcode is within the Musselburgh ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Lothian East. The Scottish Parliament constituency is Midlothian North and Musselburgh. This page combines information for the address Musselburgh, Scotland, EH21 7TZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of EH21 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in April 2013. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Large Urban Area
Local Authority East Lothian
Ward Musselburgh
UK Parliamentary Constituency Lothian East * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Scottish Parliament Constituency Midlothian North and Musselburgh
Country Scotland

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Musselburgh, Scotland, EH21 7TZ:

Pinkiehill Crescent, Musselburgh, EH21 7NJ
Pinkiehill Crescent, Musselburgh, EH21 7NH
Edenhall Crescent, Musselburgh, EH21 7JN
Edenhall Bank, Musselburgh, EH21 7JW
Edenhall Crescent, Musselburgh, EH21 7JH
Pinkiehill Crescent, Musselburgh, EH21 7NQ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about EH21 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Musselburgh, Scotland, EH21 7TZ is based on the last census performed in Scotland in 2022. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 8
Semi-Detached 28
Terraced 17
Flat (Purpose-Built) 25
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 78
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Musselburgh, Scotland contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 35% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 23
Owned with Mortgage 22
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council or Other Social 28
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 2
Rent Free 3
Total 79

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 15
Two People 25
Three People 9
Four People 18
Five People 6
Six People 4
Seven People 1
8+ People 1
Total 79

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Musselburgh, Scotland consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 15
Family Household 58
Other Household 6
Total 79

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Lothian East UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 108
Female 125
Total 233

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around EH21 7TZ has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 26% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 14
5-9 18
10-14 28
15-19 16
20-24 8
25-29 8
30-34 15
35-39 19
40-44 12
45-49 14
50-54 16
55-59 14
60-64 15
65-69 10
70-74 13
75-79 7
80-84 3
85+ 3
Total 233

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode EH21 7TZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2022 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 52
Married 85
Separated 6
Divorced 14
Widowed 10
Total 167

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 98
Good 89
Fair 34
Bad 9
Very Bad 2
Total 232

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2022 census, across Scotland 16.6% of residents had no qualification, 18.9% had lower school qualifications, 14.3% had upper school qualifications (e.g. Highers, A-Levels), 13.2% had HNC/HND, and 32.5% had a degree (or similar professional qualification).

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Due to the way in which census data was collected in Scotland, former SCE Higher Grade, Highers, and Advanced Highers are grouped together as "Highers" in the data below.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 48
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND, SVQ level 4 or Equivalent 19
Scottish Highers, AS- or A-Level or Equivalent 23
Standard Grade, GCSE or Equivalent 38
No GCSEs or Equivalent 33
Total 171

Culture Back to Top

Scots Language

Figures for Scots speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents aged 3 and over on census day 2022.

Scots Speaking Ability
Full Speaks, Reads, Writes and Understands Scots 67
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Scots 7
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Scots 13
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Scots 30
Other Combination of Scots Skills 7
No Ability in Scots 104

Gaelic Language Embed This

Figures for Gaelic speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents aged 3 and over on census day 2022.

Gaelic Speaking Ability
Full Speaks, Reads, Writes and Understands Gaelic 1
Speaks and Reads but Does Not Write Gaelic 0
Speaks but Does Not Read or Write Gaelic 0
Understands but Does Not Read, Write or Speak Gaelic 2
Other Combination of Gaelic Skills 0
No Ability in Gaelic 222

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 94% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 220
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Indian 4
Pakistani 1
Chinese 2
Total 234

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 206
European Union 18
Africa 2
Middle East and Asia 4
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 233

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 205
10+ Years 12
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 6
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 233

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to EH21 7TZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 41
United Kingdom 168
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 19
Rest of Europe 0
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

Scotland is primarily a Christian country, with 20.4% of residents Church of Scotland, 13.3% Roman Catholic, 5.1% other Christians, and 3.9% other religions. Approximately 51.1% of residents state that they have no religion or are Atheist, while 6.2% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 137
Church Of Scotland 20
Catholic 39
Other Christian 27
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 1
Sikh 1
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 9
Total 235

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2022 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 51
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 22
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 10
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 14
Retired 38
Looking After Home or Family 6
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 11
Other 4
Total 161

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 6
Professional Occupations 21
Associate Professional Occupations 7
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 11
Total 96

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 13
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 37
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 16
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 14
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 26
Semi-Routine Occupation 16
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 12
Full-time Student 14
Total 159

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to EH21 7TZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for EH21 7TZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Musselburgh, Scotland, EH21 7TZ. The nearest railway station is Wallyford, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Wallyford 0.9 miles
Musselburgh 1.5 miles
Newcraighall 2.2 miles
Shawfair 2.5 miles
Brunstane 2.5 miles
Prestonpans 2.6 miles
Eskbank 3.7 miles
Newtongrange 5.1 miles
Edinburgh 6 miles
Longniddry 6.3 miles
Gorebridge 6.7 miles
Haymarket 7.1 miles
Slateford 8.1 miles
Kingsknowe 9 miles
Wester Hailes 9.7 miles
South Gyle 11 miles
Edinburgh Park 11 miles
Kinghorn 11 miles
Drem 11 miles
Edinburgh Gateway 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Musselburgh, Scotland, EH21 7TZ. The nearest is Pinkie St Peter's Primary School, approximately 650 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Musselburgh, Scotland, EH21 7TZ. The nearest is Musselburgh Grammar School, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Musselburgh, Scotland, EH21 7TZ. The nearest is Inveresk Medical Practice, approximately 0.7 miles away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Musselburgh, Scotland, EH21 7TZ. The nearest is Edenhall Hospital, approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in EH21 7TZ

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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