Bathgate and Linlithgow
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This constituency lies in West Lothian, with historic towns, lochs, and countryside. Linlithgow is known for its palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, and a picturesque loch. Bathgate offers shopping and local markets, while the surrounding hills and country parks provide walking trails and scenic viewpoints.
Wards in Bathgate and Linlithgow
Bathgate and Linlithgow is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Armadale and Blackridge
- Bathgate
- Bo'ness and Blackness
- Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh
- Linlithgow
- Whitburn and Blackburn
Bathgate and Linlithgow is a constituency that covers these wards in Falkirk / West Lothian.
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 | 19,837 | 20.90% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,205 | 6.54% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,388 | 12.00% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,318 | 20.35% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,615 | 21.72% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 17,544 | 18.49% | 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 | 78,437 | 83.03% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 7,053 | 7.47% | 9.38% |
| White Polish | 2,671 | 2.83% | 1.67% |
| Other White | 2,288 | 2.42% | 3.01% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 868 | 0.92% | 1.12% |
| White Irish | 683 | 0.72% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 599 | 0.63% | 1.34% |
| African: Other African | 473 | 0.50% | 0.97% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 422 | 0.45% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 247 | 0.26% | 0.87% |
| Other ethnic group | 240 | 0.25% | 0.50% |
| Other Asian | 204 | 0.22% | 0.59% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 88 | 0.09% | 0.41% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 57 | 0.06% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 42 | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 31 | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 29 | 0.03% | 0.06% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 24 | 0.03% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 9 | 0.01% | 0.01% |