Aberdeen North
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Aberdeen North covers the northern districts of the Granite City, including Old Aberdeen, Bridge of Don, and Tillydrone. The area boasts historic architecture such as St Machar’s Cathedral and King’s College, alongside modern amenities and shopping hubs. The River Don flows through scenic parks and nature reserves, while Aberdeen Beach offers a wide sandy shoreline with a promenade, leisure facilities, and views of the North Sea.
Wards in Aberdeen North
Aberdeen North is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bridge of Don
- Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone
- Hilton/Woodside/Stockethill
- Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
- Midstocket/Rosemount
- Northfield/Mastrick North
- Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Aberdeen North is a constituency that covers these wards in Aberdeen City.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (Number) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 20,670 | 18.69% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 10,490 | 9.49% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,853 | 14.34% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,585 | 20.42% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,897 | 18.90% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 20,089 | 18.17% | 1,097,395 | 20.14% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Scottish | 79,035 | 70.60% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 6,660 | 5.95% | 9.38% |
| White Polish | 5,998 | 5.36% | 1.67% |
| Other White | 5,510 | 4.92% | 3.01% |
| African: Other African | 3,227 | 2.88% | 0.97% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 2,604 | 2.33% | 0.97% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 1,764 | 1.58% | 1.12% |
| Other Asian | 1,562 | 1.40% | 0.59% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 1,112 | 0.99% | 0.87% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 984 | 0.88% | 1.34% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 796 | 0.71% | 0.41% |
| Other ethnic group | 760 | 0.68% | 0.50% |
| White Irish | 729 | 0.65% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 562 | 0.50% | 0.13% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 261 | 0.23% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 172 | 0.15% | 0.07% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 143 | 0.13% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 58 | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 9 | 0.01% | 0.01% |