Aberdeen South
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Aberdeen South takes in the bustling city centre, the harbour, and the southern suburbs of the Granite City. Union Street is the main shopping and cultural artery, while Duthie Park is famous for its Winter Gardens and floral displays. The coastal area includes picturesque coves and the sandy expanse of Balmedie Beach to the north, while the River Dee flows through the area towards Aberdeen Harbour.
Wards in Aberdeen South
Aberdeen South is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
- George St/Harbour
- Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells
- Kincorth/Nigg/Cove
- Lower Deeside
- Midstocket/Rosemount
- Torry/Ferryhill
Aberdeen South 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 | 18,683 | 16.44% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 15,038 | 13.23% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,591 | 16.36% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,644 | 19.92% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,360 | 17.91% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 18,350 | 16.14% | 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 | 72,810 | 64.96% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 10,021 | 8.94% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 7,820 | 6.98% | 3.01% |
| African: Other African | 5,055 | 4.51% | 0.97% |
| White Polish | 3,878 | 3.46% | 1.67% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 2,417 | 2.16% | 0.97% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 2,226 | 1.99% | 1.12% |
| Other Asian | 1,422 | 1.27% | 0.59% |
| White Irish | 1,231 | 1.10% | 1.05% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 1,143 | 1.02% | 0.87% |
| Other ethnic group | 1,057 | 0.94% | 0.50% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 987 | 0.88% | 0.41% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 852 | 0.76% | 1.34% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 438 | 0.39% | 0.13% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 326 | 0.29% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 197 | 0.18% | 0.07% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 103 | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 88 | 0.08% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 10 | 0.01% | 0.01% |