North Ayrshire and Arran
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
This constituency covers mainland towns like Irvine, Ardrossan, and Largs, as well as the Isle of Arran. Coastal walks, sandy beaches, and ferry links to the islands are key features. Arran is known for its mountains, castles, and distilleries, offering a microcosm of Scotland’s landscapes.
Wards in North Ayrshire and Arran
North Ayrshire and Arran is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ardrossan
- Arran
- Garnock Valley
- Irvine West
- Kilwinning
- North Coast
- Saltcoats and Stevenston
North Ayrshire and Arran is a constituency that covers these wards in North Ayrshire.
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 | 16,381 | 17.70% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,317 | 6.83% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,185 | 9.93% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,383 | 16.63% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,087 | 23.87% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 23,172 | 25.04% | 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 | 80,841 | 88.34% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 6,915 | 7.56% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 988 | 1.08% | 3.01% |
| White Irish | 648 | 0.71% | 1.05% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 536 | 0.59% | 1.12% |
| White Polish | 351 | 0.38% | 1.67% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 234 | 0.26% | 0.41% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 206 | 0.23% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 177 | 0.19% | 0.87% |
| Other Asian | 170 | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| African: Other African | 136 | 0.15% | 0.97% |
| Other ethnic group | 107 | 0.12% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 69 | 0.08% | 1.34% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 46 | 0.05% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 25 | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 21 | 0.02% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 19 | 0.02% | 0.07% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 10 | 0.01% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 9 | 0.01% | 0.01% |