East Renfrewshire
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of East Renfrewshire.
Overview ⁞ East Renfrewshire is known for its leafy suburbs, top-rated schools, and excellent commuter links to Glasgow. Towns like Newton Mearns, Giffnock, and Clarkston offer shopping streets, cafes, and green spaces such as Rouken Glen Park. The nearby countryside provides walking and cycling opportunities, blending urban convenience with open landscapes.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the East Renfrewshire 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 East Renfrewshire
East Renfrewshire is divided into 5 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor
- Clarkston, Netherlee and Williamwood
- Giffnock and Thornliebank
- Newton Mearns North and Neilston
- Newton Mearns South and Eaglesham
East Renfrewshire is a constituency that covers these wards in East Renfrewshire.
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 | 21,945 | 22.58% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,561 | 6.75% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 8,348 | 8.59% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,784 | 19.33% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,414 | 21.01% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 21,118 | 21.73% | 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 | 75,731 | 78.22% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 5,523 | 5.70% | 9.38% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 5,080 | 5.25% | 1.34% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 2,365 | 2.44% | 0.97% |
| White Irish | 1,595 | 1.65% | 1.05% |
| Other White | 1,384 | 1.43% | 3.01% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 1,198 | 1.24% | 1.12% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 1,193 | 1.23% | 0.87% |
| Other ethnic group | 920 | 0.95% | 0.50% |
| White Polish | 441 | 0.46% | 1.67% |
| Other Asian | 421 | 0.43% | 0.59% |
| African: Other African | 402 | 0.42% | 0.97% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 346 | 0.36% | 0.41% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 98 | 0.10% | 0.13% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 49 | 0.05% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 21 | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 19 | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 16 | 0.02% | 0.07% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 10 | 0.01% | 0.06% |
East Renfrewshire compared with other constituencies
East Renfrewshire has a population of 97,170 (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, East Renfrewshire has a population higher than 68, lower than 438, and similar to 144 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).