Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
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This constituency covers eastern parts of Scotland’s capital and the coastal town of Musselburgh. Attractions include Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat, Portobello Beach with its promenade, and Musselburgh Racecourse. The area offers a mix of seaside leisure, historic landmarks, and proximity to Edinburgh’s cultural heart.
Wards in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- City Centre
- Craigentinny/Duddingston
- Leith
- Leith Walk
- Musselburgh
- Portobello/Craigmillar
- Southside/Newington
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh is a constituency that covers these wards in City of Edinburgh / East Lothian.
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 | 16,105 | 13.91% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 20,273 | 17.50% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 21,457 | 18.53% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,411 | 19.35% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,366 | 16.72% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 16,207 | 13.99% | 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 | 64,807 | 56.98% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 13,641 | 11.99% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 10,430 | 9.17% | 3.01% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 4,458 | 3.92% | 0.87% |
| White Polish | 4,347 | 3.82% | 1.67% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 3,015 | 2.65% | 1.12% |
| White Irish | 2,313 | 2.03% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 1,991 | 1.75% | 1.34% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 1,918 | 1.69% | 0.97% |
| African: Other African | 1,881 | 1.65% | 0.97% |
| Other Asian | 1,535 | 1.35% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 1,459 | 1.28% | 0.50% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 962 | 0.85% | 0.41% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 458 | 0.40% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 182 | 0.16% | 0.07% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 167 | 0.15% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 95 | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 76 | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 10 | 0.01% | 0.01% |