Airdrie and Shotts
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Airdrie and Shotts lie in North Lanarkshire, offering a mix of urban amenities and green spaces. Airdrie is known for its shops, leisure facilities, and the nearby Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life. Surrounding countryside provides walking and cycling trails, while tranquil reservoirs and parks give the area a balance between town living and rural escape.
Wards in Airdrie and Shotts
Airdrie and Shotts is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Airdrie Central
- Airdrie North
- Airdrie South
- Fortissat
- Mossend and Holytown
- Motherwell North
- Murdostoun
Airdrie and Shotts is a constituency that covers these wards in North Lanarkshire.
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 | 18,461 | 19.95% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,412 | 8.01% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,645 | 12.58% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,020 | 19.47% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,660 | 22.32% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 16,359 | 17.67% | 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 | 83,226 | 89.45% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 3,511 | 3.77% | 9.38% |
| White Polish | 1,461 | 1.57% | 1.67% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 1,366 | 1.47% | 1.34% |
| Other White | 936 | 1.01% | 3.01% |
| White Irish | 715 | 0.77% | 1.05% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 497 | 0.53% | 1.12% |
| African: Other African | 276 | 0.30% | 0.97% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 241 | 0.26% | 0.97% |
| Other Asian | 194 | 0.21% | 0.59% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 183 | 0.20% | 0.87% |
| Other ethnic group | 152 | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 109 | 0.12% | 0.41% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 48 | 0.05% | 0.06% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 43 | 0.05% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 41 | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 23 | 0.02% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 15 | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 4 | 0.00% | 0.01% |