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Pollokshields West

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Pollokshields West

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*Please note that this profile is based on data from the 2022 Census.*

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Pollokshields West has a population of 1,734 children and young people (aged 0–24 years).

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Neighbourhood comparisons with Glasgow

There is a low proportion of 18–24-year-olds in Pollokshields West (47% lower than the Glasgow average). Under-25s from minority ethnic backgrounds account for 55% of the population, which is 89% higher than the Glasgow average. The number of babies exclusively breast-fed at 6-8 weeks is higher than average (57% higher). In contrast, children with communication delay at 27-30 months (55% lower), lone-parent households (74% lower), hospital admissions for dental treatment (58% lower), and hospital admissions related to mental health (25% lower) are all below the Glasgow average. Life expectancy is higher in 2022 for both sexes than the Glasgow and Scottish averages. 

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Neighbourhood trends

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The overall population of this area has fallen by 24% since 2001. This decrease can be seen in all age groups, with the greatest reduction seen in the 5–11 age group (30%). Live births in Pollokshields West have declined since 2015 and, despite some increases over time, remain below the Glasgow average.

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Whilst the percentage of babies exclusively breast-fed at 6-8 weeks is consistently above the Glasgow average, the overall numbers have declined slightly since 2018. The percentage of children living in relative poverty and lone-parent households are below the Glasgow average, whereas under-25s from a minority ethnic background is well above the Glasgow average.

Notes

An Excel workbook containing the data used in all of the profiles can be downloaded here. This workbook also includes alternative output formats and further breakdowns of some of the variables.

1. Data sources: Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 2020; Census (2001, 2011 and 2022); National Records of Scotland (NRS); Scottish Morbidity Records (SMR01 and SMR02); Child Health Systems Programme (CHSP) and CHSP Schools; Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

2. All count figures of less than five (denoted as *) have been suppressed to avoid any potential identification.

3. This publication has used small area population estimate data published by the NRS on 24 February 2026. This is presented in the population trend chart and used to calculate life expectancy estimates. The NRS update their small area population estimates and previous estimates on an annual basis therefore this data is only representative of the data published upon this date. For further information see: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/publications/small-area-population-estimates-mid-2023-and-mid-2024-2011-data-zones/

4. Life expectancies are calculated based on population estimates and death registrations. 95% confidence intervals have been added on the graphs to the neighbourhood data to give an indication of their accuracy. The 95% confidence interval for the Glasgow and/or Scotland comparison line has been removed due to the size of the population. This resulted in the confidence interval sitting on the data line making it unreadable. The x-axes of the life expectancy graphs give the mid-year for each life expectancy estimate e.g. 2020 represents the life expectancy estimate for the period 2018-2022.

5. A notes and definitions document providing further information on the variables presented in the profile can be found in the Profiles section of the Understanding Glasgow website: https://www.understandingglasgow.com/profiles/children-young-people-s-profiles.