West Dunbartonshire
§ This page gives an overview of the West Dunbartonshire local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ West Dunbartonshire lies along the River Clyde northwest of Glasgow. It includes the town of Dumbarton, once a major shipbuilding centre, and scenic areas like Loch Lomond. The economy has shifted from heavy industry to services and tourism.
West Dunbartonshire Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the West Dunbartonshire local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of West Dunbartonshire can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of West Dunbartonshire.
Key Facts about West Dunbartonshire
What region is West Dunbartonshire in? West Dunbartonshire is in Scotland, a statistical region and also a country in United Kingdom.
Is West Dunbartonshire a city? No, West Dunbartonshire is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs West Dunbartonshire? The local government for this district is: West Dunbartonshire Council (Scotland Council Area).
▶ Official website of West Dunbartonshire Council 🔗 west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Which police force covers West Dunbartonshire? Policing in West Dunbartonshire is provided by Police Scotland 🔗 scotland.police.uk, which covers the whole of Scotland.
West Dunbartonshire in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, West Dunbartonshire is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) Scotland
- (ITL 2) ⇒ West Central Scotland
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire is divided into 1 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 57 of them are in Scotland. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire is divided into 6 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Clydebank Central
- Clydebank Waterfront
- Dumbarton
- Kilpatrick
- Leven
- Lomond
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Post Towns in West Dunbartonshire
Below is a list of post towns in West Dunbartonshire, grouped by postcode area:
- G ▸ Alexandria (G83) ⁞ Arrochar (G83) ⁞ Clydebank (G81) ⁞ Dumbarton (G82)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire covers 8 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alexandria
- Balloch
- Bonhill and Renton
- Clydebank *
- Dumbarton *
- Gartocharn
- Glasgow *
- Milton (West Dunbartonshire)
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of West Dunbartonshire.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the West Dunbartonshire Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- ScotRail ▸ Dalmuir (G81 3QT) ⁞ Dumbarton Central (G82 1PZ) ⁞ Balloch (G83 8SS) ⁞ Singer (G81 2JQ) ⁞ Dumbarton East (G82 2EP) ⁞ Clydebank (G81 1RT) ⁞ Yoker (G81 1AD) ⁞ Dalreoch (G82 4AD) ⁞ Alexandria (G83 0UL) ⁞ Kilpatrick (G60 5LX) ⁞ Renton (G82 4ND) ⁞ Bowling (G60 5AH)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.