Hamilton and Clyde Valley
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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.
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% |