Paisley and Renfrewshire South
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Centred on Paisley and nearby communities, this area features the striking Paisley Town Hall, Coats Observatory, and cultural events throughout the year. Green spaces like Gleniffer Braes Country Park offer walking trails with views over the Clyde Valley. Shops, cafes, and historic streets make the town a lively hub.
Wards in Paisley and Renfrewshire South
Paisley and Renfrewshire South is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Houston, Crosslee and Linwood
- Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch
- Johnstone South and Elderslie
- Paisley East and Central
- Paisley Northwest
- Paisley Southeast
- Paisley Southwest
Paisley and Renfrewshire South is a constituency that covers these wards in 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 | 16,141 | 17.27% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,793 | 8.34% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,705 | 13.60% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,826 | 18.01% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,657 | 23.18% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 18,322 | 19.61% | 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 | 81,292 | 86.39% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 4,203 | 4.47% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 1,705 | 1.81% | 3.01% |
| White Polish | 1,276 | 1.36% | 1.67% |
| African: Other African | 1,204 | 1.28% | 0.97% |
| White Irish | 956 | 1.02% | 1.05% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 772 | 0.82% | 1.12% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 677 | 0.72% | 1.34% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 631 | 0.67% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 305 | 0.32% | 0.87% |
| Other Asian | 288 | 0.31% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 286 | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 247 | 0.26% | 0.41% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 97 | 0.10% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 65 | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 42 | 0.04% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 34 | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 12 | 0.01% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 7 | 0.01% | 0.01% |