The SIMD gives a percentage ranking for each small area, or data zone, which shows how deprived that area is compared to other areas. These are the least deprived areas in Edinburgh.
5. Blackhall
As the SIMD involves ranking 6,976 “datazones”, which are essentially small postcode areas, the same place name might appear twice in a list, the way Blachall has Photo: Google
6. Comely Bank
Situated between Stockbrdige and Craigleith is Comely Bank, which lies southwest of the Royal Botanic Garden. The ground was originally part of Sir William Fettes’ estate Photo: Google
7. Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield Links is home to a pitch and putt golf course which is one of the earliest places where golf was played in Edinburgh Photo: Google
8. Shandon
Shandon in Edinburgh is found within the North Merchiston area, about three miles west of the city centre. It’s bounded by Slateford Road to the north, Harrison Road to the east, Union Canal to the south and the Glasgow-Edinburgh Shotts Line to the west Photo: Google