Edinburgh vs Edinburgh North

Edinburgh and Edinburgh North are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Edinburgh is a young place where the typical resident is just 23, while residents in Edinburgh North are far older, with a typical age of 58. There is also a significant difference in how people get around; Edinburgh is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.7, whereas Edinburgh North is somewhat walkable with a score of 4.4. This is reflected in the local amenities, as 67.7% of Edinburgh North homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, compared to just 4.6% in Edinburgh.

While the two areas differ in many ways, the gap in typical weekly personal income remains substantial, with Edinburgh's figure well higher at $1,292 compared to $900 in Edinburgh North. Both areas are roughly the same distance from the city, with drive times of around 30 and 28 minutes. They also share very similar school characteristics, including average school sizes and advantage scores.