Gordon and Buchan
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Gordon and Buchan stretch from inland Aberdeenshire to the northeast coast. Market towns like Inverurie and Ellon offer historic centres and local produce, while the Buchan coast features sandy beaches, cliffs, and wildlife watching spots such as Bullers of Buchan.
Wards in Gordon and Buchan
Gordon and Buchan is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Central Buchan
- East Garioch
- Ellon and District
- Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford
- Inverurie and District
- Mid Formartine
- Turriff and District
- West Garioch
Gordon and Buchan is a constituency that covers these wards in Aberdeenshire.
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 | 19,455 | 20.97% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,426 | 5.85% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,413 | 10.15% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,570 | 20.02% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,569 | 22.17% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 19,327 | 20.84% | 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 | 75,011 | 81.09% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 11,693 | 12.64% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 1,828 | 1.98% | 3.01% |
| White Polish | 991 | 1.07% | 1.67% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 712 | 0.77% | 1.12% |
| White Irish | 593 | 0.64% | 1.05% |
| Other Asian | 320 | 0.35% | 0.59% |
| African: Other African | 284 | 0.31% | 0.97% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 208 | 0.22% | 0.41% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 192 | 0.21% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 165 | 0.18% | 0.87% |
| Other ethnic group | 154 | 0.17% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 120 | 0.13% | 1.34% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 61 | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 54 | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 47 | 0.05% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 35 | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 28 | 0.03% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 6 | 0.01% | 0.01% |