Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
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Overview ⁞ This coastal and riverside constituency includes Greenock, Gourock, and Port Glasgow, overlooking the Firth of Clyde. The area offers ferry links to the Isles, scenic esplanades, and parks. Inland, Renfrewshire West features villages, farmland, and access to Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West 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.
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Wards in Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank
- Houston, Crosslee and Linwood
- Inverclyde Central
- Inverclyde East
- Inverclyde East Central
- Inverclyde North
- Inverclyde South
- Inverclyde South West
- Inverclyde West
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West is a constituency that covers these wards in Inverclyde / Renfrewshire.
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 | 15,933 | 17.82% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,184 | 6.92% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,788 | 10.95% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,582 | 17.42% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,744 | 24.32% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 20,194 | 22.58% | 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 | 81,210 | 90.19% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 4,563 | 5.07% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 829 | 0.92% | 3.01% |
| White Irish | 700 | 0.78% | 1.05% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 668 | 0.74% | 1.12% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 314 | 0.35% | 0.87% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 289 | 0.32% | 0.97% |
| Other Asian | 287 | 0.32% | 0.59% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 234 | 0.26% | 0.41% |
| White Polish | 230 | 0.26% | 1.67% |
| Other ethnic group | 207 | 0.23% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 198 | 0.22% | 1.34% |
| African: Other African | 189 | 0.21% | 0.97% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 45 | 0.05% | 0.07% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 34 | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 17 | 0.02% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 17 | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 7 | 0.01% | 0.06% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 5 | 0.01% | 0.13% |
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West compared with other constituencies
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West has a population of 89,425 (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, Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West has a population higher than 8, lower than 622, and similar to 20 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).