Falkirk
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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.
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% |