Shawlands and Strathbungo

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

Download a printer-friendly version of this profile here

Shawlands and Strathbungo has a population of 1,738 children and young people (aged 0–24 years). Shawlands and Strathbungo - Picture

Neighbourhood comparisons with Glasgow

In Shawlands and Strathbungo, all population age groups are below the Glasgow average, however, live births are 18% higher than the average. The number of babies exclusively breast-fed at 6-8 weeks is 85% higher and hospital admissions under a mental health diagnosis are 37% higher than the average in Glasgow. Both children with communication delay at 27-30 months and lone-parent households are lower than the Glasgow average (60% and 51% respectively). Life expectancy is higher in 2022 for both sexes than the Glasgow and Scottish averages.

44_spine_Shawlands_and_Strathbungo cyp

Neighbourhood trends

44_Age-and-Live-birth-plot-in-Shawlands and Strathbungo

The overall population of this area has fallen by 20% since 2001. This decrease can be seen in all age groups, with the greatest reduction seen in the 18–24 age group (29%). The number of live births in this area has decreased overall since 2015, however, there have been fluctuations. As of 2024, there has been a considerable increase, with levels now above the Glasgow average.

44_Breastfeeding-and-indicator-plot-in-Shawlands and Strathbungo

The proportion of babies exclusively breast-fed at 6-8 weeks overall has increased since 2018 and is higher compared to the Glasgow average despite fluctuations over the years. The percentage of children living in relative poverty and lone-parent households in particular are below the Glasgow average, whereas under-25s from a minority ethnic background is above the 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.