West Dunbartonshire
§ This page provides a baseview of UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area of West Dunbartonshire.
Overview ⁞ West Dunbartonshire includes the towns of Dumbarton, Clydebank, and Alexandria, along with Loch Lomond’s southern shores. Dumbarton Castle overlooks the River Clyde, while Loch Lomond offers boating, walking, and scenic views. The area combines industrial history with natural beauty.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the West Dunbartonshire 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 Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Clydebank Central
- Clydebank Waterfront
- Dumbarton
- Garscadden/Scotstounhill
- Kilpatrick
- Leven
- Lomond
West Dunbartonshire is a constituency that covers these wards in Glasgow City / West Dunbartonshire.
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 | 17,518 | 19.08% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,731 | 7.33% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,169 | 12.16% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,677 | 18.16% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,144 | 23.03% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 18,580 | 20.24% | 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 | 81,653 | 89.28% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 3,982 | 4.35% | 9.38% |
| White Irish | 1,021 | 1.12% | 1.05% |
| Other White | 841 | 0.92% | 3.01% |
| White Polish | 759 | 0.83% | 1.67% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 671 | 0.73% | 1.12% |
| African: Other African | 539 | 0.59% | 0.97% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 426 | 0.47% | 1.34% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 350 | 0.38% | 0.97% |
| Other Asian | 348 | 0.38% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 272 | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 193 | 0.21% | 0.87% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 171 | 0.19% | 0.41% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 100 | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 66 | 0.07% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 49 | 0.05% | 0.07% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 11 | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 5 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 2 | 0.00% | 0.13% |
West Dunbartonshire compared with other constituencies
West Dunbartonshire has a population of 91,819 (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 Dunbartonshire has a population higher than 13, lower than 590, and similar to 47 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).