Edinburgh West
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of Edinburgh West.
Overview ⁞ Edinburgh West covers suburbs, parks, and riverside landscapes along the Firth of Forth. Attractions include Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Hill, and Cramond with its picturesque waterfront and tidal causeway. The area offers good transport links, sports facilities, and a balance of green and residential spaces.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Edinburgh West 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 Edinburgh West
Edinburgh West is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Almond
- City Centre
- Corstorphine/Murrayfield
- Drum Brae/Gyle
- Inverleith
- Pentland Hills
- Sighthill/Gorgie
Edinburgh 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 | 19,974 | 19.98% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,099 | 6.10% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,380 | 11.38% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 20,648 | 20.65% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,952 | 20.95% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 20,937 | 20.94% | 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 | 68,962 | 69.99% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 11,435 | 11.61% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 4,320 | 4.38% | 3.01% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 2,652 | 2.69% | 0.97% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 1,647 | 1.67% | 1.12% |
| White Polish | 1,630 | 1.65% | 1.67% |
| White Irish | 1,498 | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 1,426 | 1.45% | 0.87% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 1,101 | 1.12% | 1.34% |
| African: Other African | 860 | 0.87% | 0.97% |
| Other Asian | 839 | 0.85% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 742 | 0.75% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 569 | 0.58% | 0.13% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 511 | 0.52% | 0.41% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 118 | 0.12% | 0.07% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 101 | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 60 | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 36 | 0.04% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 20 | 0.02% | 0.01% |
Edinburgh West compared with other constituencies
Edinburgh West has a population of 99,990 (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, Edinburgh West has a population higher than 150, lower than 369, and similar to 131 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).