Glasgow West
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Glasgow West takes in the riverside area of Finnieston, known for its restaurants and event venues like the SEC and Hydro Arena. Kelvingrove Park and the University of Glasgow add historic and cultural value, while the River Clyde provides scenic walks and cycling routes.
Wards in Glasgow West
Glasgow West is divided into 4 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Drumchapel/Anniesland
- Garscadden/Scotstounhill
- Partick East/Kelvindale
- Victoria Park
Glasgow 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 | 16,645 | 16.74% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 12,145 | 12.22% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 18,045 | 18.15% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,077 | 19.19% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,919 | 19.03% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 14,589 | 14.67% | 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 | 67,847 | 68.48% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 7,251 | 7.32% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 4,656 | 4.70% | 3.01% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 2,657 | 2.68% | 0.87% |
| African: Other African | 2,272 | 2.29% | 0.97% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 2,083 | 2.10% | 1.12% |
| White Irish | 1,958 | 1.98% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 1,804 | 1.82% | 1.34% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 1,757 | 1.77% | 0.97% |
| Other Asian | 1,685 | 1.70% | 0.59% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 1,675 | 1.69% | 0.41% |
| Other ethnic group | 1,454 | 1.47% | 0.50% |
| White Polish | 1,198 | 1.21% | 1.67% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 364 | 0.37% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 191 | 0.19% | 0.07% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 112 | 0.11% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 65 | 0.07% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 23 | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 18 | 0.02% | 0.06% |