Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale.
Overview ⁞ This large rural area stretches from the Borders to the Clyde Valley, with towns like Peebles, Biggar, and Moffat. Scenic river valleys, historic castles, and walking trails, including the Southern Upland Way, make it a haven for outdoor pursuits. Rolling farmland and charming villages define its landscape.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale 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 Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Annandale East and Eskdale
- Annandale North
- Annandale South
- Clydesdale East
- Clydesdale South
- Lochar
- Mid and Upper Nithsdale
- Tweeddale East
- Tweeddale West
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale is a constituency that covers these wards in Dumfries and Galloway / Scottish Borders / South 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 | 15,842 | 17.99% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,085 | 5.78% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 7,907 | 8.98% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 14,132 | 16.05% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,125 | 25.13% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 22,958 | 26.07% | 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 | 66,179 | 75.49% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 17,427 | 19.88% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 1,296 | 1.48% | 3.01% |
| White Polish | 692 | 0.79% | 1.67% |
| White Irish | 607 | 0.69% | 1.05% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 588 | 0.67% | 1.12% |
| Other Asian | 140 | 0.16% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 126 | 0.14% | 0.50% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 107 | 0.12% | 0.87% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 101 | 0.12% | 0.97% |
| African: Other African | 100 | 0.11% | 0.97% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 96 | 0.11% | 1.34% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 58 | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 47 | 0.05% | 0.41% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 35 | 0.04% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 28 | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 23 | 0.03% | 0.07% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 14 | 0.02% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 5 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale compared with other constituencies
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale has a population of 88,049 (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, Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale has a population higher than 6, lower than 631, and similar to 13 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).