Central Ayrshire
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of Central Ayrshire.
Overview ⁞ Central Ayrshire combines seaside towns with inland communities. Prestwick is known for its beach and golf courses, while Troon offers a bustling harbour and famous Royal Troon Golf Club. Inland, towns like Irvine blend historic attractions with modern leisure facilities. Coastal walks along the Firth of Clyde provide stunning views towards the Isle of Arran.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Central Ayrshire parliamentary constituency. The boundary data is sourced from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), using the latest official geographic definitions.
You can explore official statistics for this area on the ONS Explore Local Statistics page, or view its location on the UK Parliament constituency map.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary data: Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2024; Contains Office for National Statistics data © ONS 2024, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Wards in Central Ayrshire
Central Ayrshire is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ayr North
- Irvine East
- Irvine South
- Irvine West
- Kilwinning
- Kyle
- Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
- Prestwick
- Troon
Central Ayrshire is a constituency that covers these wards in North Ayrshire / South Ayrshire.
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 | 15,724 | 18.17% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,549 | 6.41% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,152 | 10.57% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 14,774 | 17.07% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,315 | 23.47% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 21,030 | 24.30% | 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 | 78,101 | 89.08% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 5,892 | 6.72% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 861 | 0.98% | 3.01% |
| White Irish | 561 | 0.64% | 1.05% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 476 | 0.54% | 1.12% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 398 | 0.45% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 270 | 0.31% | 0.87% |
| Other Asian | 222 | 0.25% | 0.59% |
| White Polish | 214 | 0.24% | 1.67% |
| Other ethnic group | 166 | 0.19% | 0.50% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 136 | 0.16% | 0.41% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 120 | 0.14% | 1.34% |
| African: Other African | 86 | 0.10% | 0.97% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 80 | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 25 | 0.03% | 0.07% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 21 | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 21 | 0.02% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 16 | 0.02% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 6 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
Central Ayrshire compared with other constituencies
Central Ayrshire has a population of 86,544 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS). The population of the UK is 69,281,400 as of mid-2024. There are 650 constituencies, so the average population per constituency is around 106,600.
Compared with the other 649 constituencies, Central Ayrshire has a population higher than 5, lower than 638, and similar to 7 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).