East Renfrewshire
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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.
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% |