Glasgow South West
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
This area includes residential neighbourhoods, historic sites, and waterfront locations along the River Clyde. Bellahouston Park features gardens and sports facilities, while the Glasgow Science Centre is a popular attraction nearby. The constituency offers a mix of community hubs and leisure spaces.
Wards in Glasgow South West
Glasgow South West is divided into 5 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Cardonald
- Govan
- Greater Pollok
- Newlands/Auldburn
- Pollokshields
Glasgow South West 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 | 19,020 | 19.60% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,238 | 9.52% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,161 | 16.65% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,298 | 19.88% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,544 | 20.14% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 13,795 | 14.21% | 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 | 62,486 | 64.94% | 77.70% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 11,881 | 12.35% | 1.34% |
| Other White British | 4,233 | 4.40% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 2,785 | 2.89% | 3.01% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 2,374 | 2.47% | 0.97% |
| African: Other African | 2,192 | 2.28% | 0.97% |
| White Polish | 2,186 | 2.27% | 1.67% |
| Other Asian | 1,435 | 1.49% | 0.59% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 1,432 | 1.49% | 1.12% |
| White Irish | 1,232 | 1.28% | 1.05% |
| Other ethnic group | 1,227 | 1.28% | 0.50% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 1,156 | 1.20% | 0.41% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 1,008 | 1.05% | 0.87% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 277 | 0.29% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 137 | 0.14% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 116 | 0.12% | 0.07% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 33 | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 19 | 0.02% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 18 | 0.02% | 0.01% |