Glasgow North

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Glasgow North includes vibrant districts such as the West End, with the University of Glasgow, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, and the Botanic Gardens. The area is known for its cafes, independent shops, and access to riverside walks along the River Kelvin and Clyde.

Wards in Glasgow North

Glasgow North is divided into 5 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.

  • Anderston/City/Yorkhill
  • Canal
  • Hillhead
  • Maryhill
  • Partick East/Kelvindale

Glasgow North 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.

Population by age group, June 2022
Age Band Constituency (Number) Constituency (%) Scotland (Number) Scotland (%)
0 to 17 15,042 13.75% 1,006,212 18.47%
18 to 24 24,835 22.70% 466,541 8.56%
25 to 34 21,791 19.92% 695,519 12.77%
35 to 49 18,699 17.09% 1,011,614 18.57%
50 to 64 16,521 15.10% 1,170,419 21.48%
65 and over 12,517 11.44% 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.

Population by ethnic group March 2021
Ethnic Group Constituency (Number) Constituency (%) Scotland (%)
White Scottish 62,105 56.92% 77.70%
Other White British 9,182 8.42% 9.38%
Other White 7,160 6.56% 3.01%
Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British 5,626 5.16% 0.87%
Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British 4,193 3.84% 0.97%
African: Other African 3,954 3.62% 0.97%
Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British 3,261 2.99% 1.34%
Mixed or multiple ethnic group 2,660 2.44% 1.12%
White Irish 2,451 2.25% 1.05%
Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British 2,116 1.94% 0.41%
Other Asian 1,800 1.65% 0.59%
White Polish 1,780 1.63% 1.67%
Other ethnic group 1,759 1.61% 0.50%
African: African, African Scottish or African British 529 0.48% 0.11%
Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black 216 0.20% 0.07%
Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British 180 0.16% 0.13%
Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British 80 0.07% 0.04%
Gypsy/ Traveller 41 0.04% 0.06%
Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British 12 0.01% 0.01%
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