Hamilton and Clyde Valley
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of Hamilton and Clyde Valley.
Overview ⁞ This constituency covers the bustling town of Hamilton and the scenic Clyde Valley. Hamilton features parks, shopping centres, and historic Hamilton Mausoleum. The Clyde Valley is known for its orchards, garden centres, and riverside trails, making it a favourite for leisure and day trips.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Hamilton and Clyde Valley parliamentary constituency. The boundary data is sourced from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), using the latest official geographic definitions.
You can explore official statistics for this area on the ONS Explore Local Statistics page, or view its location on the UK Parliament constituency map.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary data: Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2024; Contains Office for National Statistics data © ONS 2024, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Wards in Hamilton and Clyde Valley
Hamilton and Clyde Valley is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Clydesdale North
- Clydesdale South
- Clydesdale West
- Hamilton North and East
- Hamilton South
- Hamilton West and Earnock
- Larkhall
Hamilton and Clyde Valley is a constituency that covers these wards in South Lanarkshire.
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 | 18,496 | 18.98% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,232 | 7.42% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,711 | 12.02% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,357 | 18.84% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,680 | 22.25% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 19,955 | 20.48% | 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 | 85,111 | 87.42% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 5,267 | 5.41% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 1,517 | 1.56% | 3.01% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 925 | 0.95% | 1.34% |
| White Polish | 909 | 0.93% | 1.67% |
| White Irish | 692 | 0.71% | 1.05% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 679 | 0.70% | 1.12% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 549 | 0.56% | 0.97% |
| African: Other African | 452 | 0.46% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 324 | 0.33% | 0.87% |
| Other Asian | 293 | 0.30% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 261 | 0.27% | 0.50% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 156 | 0.16% | 0.41% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 71 | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 58 | 0.06% | 0.07% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 40 | 0.04% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 28 | 0.03% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 26 | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 5 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
Hamilton and Clyde Valley compared with other constituencies
Hamilton and Clyde Valley has a population of 97,431 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS). The population of the UK is 69,281,400 as of mid-2024. There are 650 constituencies, so the average population per constituency is around 106,600.
Compared with the other 649 constituencies, Hamilton and Clyde Valley has a population higher than 76, lower than 428, and similar to 146 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).