Rutherglen
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Rutherglen, just south of Glasgow, is one of Scotland’s oldest royal burghs. It features a traditional town centre, Rutherglen Town Hall, and nearby green spaces like Overtoun Park. Excellent transport links connect it to the city, while local history and community facilities add to its character.
Wards in Rutherglen
Rutherglen is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Blantyre
- Bothwell and Uddingston
- Cambuslang East
- Cambuslang West
- Rutherglen Central and North
- Rutherglen South
Rutherglen 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 | 17,657 | 19.25% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,453 | 7.04% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,124 | 12.13% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,348 | 20.00% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,812 | 21.60% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 18,326 | 19.98% | 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 | 80,677 | 86.08% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 3,985 | 4.25% | 9.38% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 2,130 | 2.27% | 1.34% |
| White Irish | 1,306 | 1.39% | 1.05% |
| Other White | 1,296 | 1.38% | 3.01% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 812 | 0.87% | 0.97% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 792 | 0.85% | 1.12% |
| White Polish | 734 | 0.78% | 1.67% |
| African: Other African | 710 | 0.76% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 318 | 0.34% | 0.87% |
| Other Asian | 317 | 0.34% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 288 | 0.31% | 0.50% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 172 | 0.18% | 0.41% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 59 | 0.06% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 37 | 0.04% | 0.13% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 36 | 0.04% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 33 | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 14 | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 7 | 0.01% | 0.01% |