Paisley and Renfrewshire North
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This area includes parts of Paisley, Renfrew, and Erskine, with easy access to the River Clyde and Glasgow Airport. Landmarks include Paisley Abbey and the riverside paths along the Clyde and White Cart Water. Local parks, golf courses, and historic buildings add to its appeal.
Wards in Paisley and Renfrewshire North
Paisley and Renfrewshire North is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank
- Cardonald
- Erskine and Inchinnan
- Houston, Crosslee and Linwood
- Paisley Northeast and Ralston
- Paisley Northwest
- Renfrew North and Braehead
- Renfrew South and Gallowhill
Paisley and Renfrewshire North is a constituency that covers these wards in Glasgow City / 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 | 18,301 | 19.34% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,775 | 7.16% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,970 | 13.70% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,594 | 19.65% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,964 | 21.09% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 18,046 | 19.07% | 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 | 78,111 | 83.82% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 4,088 | 4.39% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 1,709 | 1.83% | 3.01% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 1,524 | 1.64% | 1.34% |
| White Polish | 1,376 | 1.48% | 1.67% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 1,273 | 1.37% | 0.97% |
| African: Other African | 1,084 | 1.16% | 0.97% |
| White Irish | 886 | 0.95% | 1.05% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 818 | 0.88% | 1.12% |
| Other Asian | 665 | 0.71% | 0.59% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 503 | 0.54% | 0.87% |
| Other ethnic group | 446 | 0.48% | 0.50% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 428 | 0.46% | 0.41% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 106 | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 55 | 0.06% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 48 | 0.05% | 0.07% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 34 | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 22 | 0.02% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 12 | 0.01% | 0.01% |