Central Ayrshire
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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.
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% |