Falkirk
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of Falkirk.
Overview ⁞ Falkirk sits between Glasgow and Edinburgh, known for its impressive engineering landmarks. The Falkirk Wheel is a unique rotating boat lift, while The Kelpies sculptures are an iconic attraction in the Helix Park. The area also features Callendar House and Roman Antonine Wall sites.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Falkirk 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 Falkirk
Falkirk is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bonnybridge and Larbert
- Denny and Banknock
- Falkirk North
- Falkirk South
- Lower Braes
- Upper Braes
Falkirk is a constituency that covers these wards in Falkirk.
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 | 18,432 | 19.10% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,027 | 7.28% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,215 | 12.66% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,572 | 19.25% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,447 | 22.23% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 18,802 | 19.48% | 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 | 83,336 | 86.17% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 5,811 | 6.01% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 1,848 | 1.91% | 3.01% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 1,261 | 1.30% | 1.34% |
| White Polish | 1,237 | 1.28% | 1.67% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 751 | 0.78% | 1.12% |
| White Irish | 679 | 0.70% | 1.05% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 384 | 0.40% | 0.97% |
| African: Other African | 374 | 0.39% | 0.97% |
| Other Asian | 331 | 0.34% | 0.59% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 227 | 0.23% | 0.87% |
| Other ethnic group | 190 | 0.20% | 0.50% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 85 | 0.09% | 0.41% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 70 | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 49 | 0.05% | 0.07% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 28 | 0.03% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 18 | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 14 | 0.01% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 13 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
Falkirk compared with other constituencies
Falkirk has a population of 96,495 (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, Falkirk has a population higher than 54, lower than 459, and similar to 137 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).