North Leith Parish through time

North Leith Parish

Densities and rates of growth. Age structure: concentrations of young people, and of the old.

How people made their living: identifying farming communities, pit villages, mill towns and so on.

Social class and socio-economic groups. Concentrations of professionals, and of unskilled labourers.

How many people were at school. The distribution of graduates, and of the unqualified.

Unemployment rates and poor relief. What proportions of men and of women did paid work?

Numbers of houses. Overcrowding: persons per room. Amenities: central heating, baths and WCs.

Created due to Census listings

Alternative names

The following alternate names exist for this unit:

Name	Status	Language	Start	End	Authority
NORTH LEITH	Preferred	English			1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.
LEITH NORTH	Alternate	English			1831 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.

Higher level units

This unit was part of the following units:

Name	Type	Start	End	Authority
MIDLOTHIAN	Scottish County	By 1851		1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.
EDINBURGH Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District			1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.

Boundaries and changes

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If the boundaries of the Scottish Parish changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.

Maps Census reports

How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, North Leith Parish through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10285031

Date accessed: 08th April 2026