Demographics for Edinburgh North and Leith based on the 2001 Census:
Total 2001 population: 89,186
Male: 48.1%
Female: 51.9%
Under 18: 16.9%
Over 60: 18.3%
Born outside UK: 9.8%
White: 95.6%
Asian: 2.2%
Black: 0.4%
Mixed: 0.7%
Other: 1.1%
Christian: 51%
Muslim: 1.5%
Graduates 16–74: 39.6%
No qualifications 16–74: 20.8%
Owner-occupied: 66.1%
Social housing: 14.6% (Council: 8%, housing association: 6.6%)
Privately rented: 17%
Homes without central heating and/or private bathroom: 16.6%
For a handy guide to where some of our candidates stand on national and local questions, enter your postcode at www.theyworkforyou.com.
Available in the pdfs below are useful, official facts and figures on:
- Edinburgh North and Leith, Election results 2005
- A list of polling places across Edinburgh
- A map of Edinburgh North and Leith showing polling places
- Edinburgh North and Leith – Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll.
See your candidates in glorious colour in 'Election gallery'.