Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
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Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch sit between Glasgow and Stirling, offering a mix of modern town developments and historic character. Cumbernauld is known for its extensive green spaces and nearby Palacerigg Country Park, while Kirkintilloch is celebrated as the “Canal Capital of Scotland” with scenic walks along the Forth and Clyde Canal.
Wards in Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Cumbernauld East
- Cumbernauld North
- Cumbernauld South
- Kilsyth
- Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar
- Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
- Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch is a constituency that covers these wards in East Dunbartonshire / 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 | 17,699 | 19.65% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,143 | 7.93% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,574 | 11.74% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,798 | 18.65% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,996 | 22.20% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 17,855 | 19.82% | 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 | 82,037 | 89.31% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 3,961 | 4.31% | 9.38% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 949 | 1.03% | 1.34% |
| Other White | 909 | 0.99% | 3.01% |
| White Irish | 809 | 0.88% | 1.05% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 636 | 0.69% | 1.12% |
| White Polish | 628 | 0.68% | 1.67% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 459 | 0.50% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 429 | 0.47% | 0.87% |
| African: Other African | 397 | 0.43% | 0.97% |
| Other ethnic group | 220 | 0.24% | 0.50% |
| Other Asian | 148 | 0.16% | 0.59% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 121 | 0.13% | 0.41% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 40 | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 37 | 0.04% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 34 | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 27 | 0.03% | 0.13% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 15 | 0.02% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 5 | 0.01% | 0.01% |