Dundee Central
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of Dundee Central.
Overview ⁞ Dundee Central includes the heart of Scotland’s fourth-largest city, known for its cultural and waterfront transformation. The V&A Dundee museum, Discovery Point, and the city’s shopping districts are major attractions. The area offers easy access to the River Tay, parks, and a vibrant food scene.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Dundee Central 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 Dundee Central
Dundee Central is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Coldside
- East End
- Lochee
- Maryfield
- Strathmartine
- West End
Dundee Central is a constituency that covers these wards in Dundee City.
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 | 17,474 | 16.63% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 16,488 | 15.69% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,857 | 16.04% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,974 | 17.10% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,718 | 17.81% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 17,592 | 16.74% | 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 | 78,263 | 73.92% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 6,563 | 6.20% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 4,282 | 4.04% | 3.01% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 3,011 | 2.84% | 1.34% |
| White Polish | 2,383 | 2.25% | 1.67% |
| African: Other African | 1,871 | 1.77% | 0.97% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 1,815 | 1.71% | 0.97% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 1,597 | 1.51% | 1.12% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 1,193 | 1.13% | 0.87% |
| Other Asian | 1,142 | 1.08% | 0.59% |
| White Irish | 1,134 | 1.07% | 1.05% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 1,060 | 1.00% | 0.41% |
| Other ethnic group | 646 | 0.61% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 613 | 0.58% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 92 | 0.09% | 0.07% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 83 | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 64 | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 46 | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 16 | 0.02% | 0.01% |
Dundee Central compared with other constituencies
Dundee Central has a population of 105,103 (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, Dundee Central has a population higher than 283, lower than 252, and similar to 115 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).