West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine.
Overview ⁞ Covering rural Aberdeenshire and the North Sea coastline, this area includes towns like Banchory and Stonehaven. Highlights include Dunnottar Castle perched on a cliff, forest trails in the Cairngorms, and sandy beaches. The area is rich in heritage and outdoor activities.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine 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.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary data: Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2024; Contains Office for National Statistics data © ONS 2024, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Wards in West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside
- Banchory and Mid Deeside
- East Garioch
- Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford
- Mearns
- North Kincardine
- Stonehaven and Lower Deeside
- West Garioch
- Westhill and District
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine is a constituency that covers these wards in Aberdeenshire.
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 | 21,029 | 21.52% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,192 | 5.31% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 8,723 | 8.93% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,858 | 20.32% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,351 | 22.87% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 20,564 | 21.04% | 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 | 75,498 | 77.45% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 13,614 | 13.97% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 2,566 | 2.63% | 3.01% |
| White Polish | 1,121 | 1.15% | 1.67% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 974 | 1.00% | 1.12% |
| African: Other African | 821 | 0.84% | 0.97% |
| White Irish | 627 | 0.64% | 1.05% |
| Other Asian | 507 | 0.52% | 0.59% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 484 | 0.50% | 0.97% |
| Other ethnic group | 382 | 0.39% | 0.50% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 310 | 0.32% | 0.87% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 172 | 0.18% | 1.34% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 168 | 0.17% | 0.41% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 51 | 0.05% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 45 | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 44 | 0.05% | 0.07% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 43 | 0.04% | 0.13% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 43 | 0.04% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 10 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine compared with other constituencies
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine has a population of 97,717 (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, West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine has a population higher than 81, lower than 424, and similar to 145 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).