Edinburgh North and Leith
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Edinburgh North and Leith combine waterfront regeneration with historic charm. Leith is famed for its vibrant food scene, the Royal Yacht Britannia, and bustling Shore area. Inland, the district includes Inverleith Park, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, and easy access to the city centre’s attractions.
Wards in Edinburgh North and Leith
Edinburgh North and Leith is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Almond
- City Centre
- Forth
- Inverleith
- Leith
- Leith Walk
Edinburgh North and Leith is a constituency that covers these wards in City of Edinburgh.
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 | 15,637 | 14.63% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 10,971 | 10.27% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 24,496 | 22.92% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,925 | 22.39% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,131 | 16.97% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 13,705 | 12.82% | 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 | 57,011 | 51.79% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 17,344 | 15.76% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 11,178 | 10.16% | 3.01% |
| White Polish | 5,085 | 4.62% | 1.67% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 3,327 | 3.02% | 1.12% |
| White Irish | 2,810 | 2.55% | 1.05% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 2,391 | 2.17% | 0.87% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 2,345 | 2.13% | 0.97% |
| African: Other African | 2,218 | 2.02% | 0.97% |
| Other Asian | 1,488 | 1.35% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 1,426 | 1.30% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 1,261 | 1.15% | 1.34% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 878 | 0.80% | 0.41% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 646 | 0.59% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 248 | 0.23% | 0.07% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 218 | 0.20% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 133 | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 50 | 0.05% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 16 | 0.01% | 0.01% |