Glasgow East
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Glasgow East features diverse communities, parks, and sports facilities. Tollcross International Swimming Centre and Glasgow Green provide leisure and event spaces, while the Clyde Walkway offers riverside paths. The area combines historic tenements, modern housing, and strong community identity.
Wards in Glasgow East
Glasgow East is divided into 5 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Anderston/City/Yorkhill
- Baillieston
- Calton
- Shettleston
- Southside Central
Glasgow East is a constituency that covers these wards in Glasgow City.
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 | 18,017 | 18.31% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,969 | 10.13% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,693 | 19.00% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,230 | 19.54% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,710 | 19.02% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 13,775 | 14.00% | 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 | 66,552 | 66.76% | 77.70% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 5,931 | 5.95% | 1.34% |
| Other White | 4,499 | 4.51% | 3.01% |
| Other White British | 4,210 | 4.22% | 9.38% |
| African: Other African | 3,589 | 3.60% | 0.97% |
| White Polish | 3,121 | 3.13% | 1.67% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 2,329 | 2.34% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 1,651 | 1.66% | 0.87% |
| White Irish | 1,490 | 1.49% | 1.05% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 1,415 | 1.42% | 1.12% |
| Other Asian | 1,333 | 1.34% | 0.59% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 1,321 | 1.33% | 0.41% |
| Other ethnic group | 1,181 | 1.18% | 0.50% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 591 | 0.59% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 184 | 0.18% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 163 | 0.16% | 0.07% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 66 | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 49 | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 17 | 0.02% | 0.01% |