Edinburgh South West
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
This area stretches from city suburbs into the Pentland Hills Regional Park. Colinton and Balerno offer village charm, while landmarks include the Union Canal, Edinburgh Napier University’s Craiglockhart campus, and scenic walking trails in the Pentlands. The blend of urban living and countryside access is a key feature.
Wards in Edinburgh South West
Edinburgh South West is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Almond
- City Centre
- Colinton/Fairmilehead
- Drum Brae/Gyle
- Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
- Morningside
- Pentland Hills
- Sighthill/Gorgie
Edinburgh South West 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 | 17,346 | 16.31% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 15,330 | 14.42% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,257 | 17.17% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 20,842 | 19.60% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 17,848 | 16.79% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 16,709 | 15.71% | 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 | 64,184 | 59.97% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 12,571 | 11.75% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 7,724 | 7.22% | 3.01% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 3,712 | 3.47% | 0.97% |
| White Polish | 3,136 | 2.93% | 1.67% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 2,934 | 2.74% | 0.87% |
| African: Other African | 2,539 | 2.37% | 0.97% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 2,358 | 2.20% | 1.12% |
| White Irish | 1,864 | 1.74% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 1,423 | 1.33% | 1.34% |
| Other Asian | 1,234 | 1.15% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 1,130 | 1.06% | 0.50% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 970 | 0.91% | 0.41% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 640 | 0.60% | 0.13% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 229 | 0.21% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 193 | 0.18% | 0.07% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 113 | 0.11% | 0.04% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 49 | 0.05% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 27 | 0.03% | 0.01% |