Linn (ward)
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| Linn | |
|---|---|
 Linn Ward (2017) within Glasgow | |
 Croftfoot roundabout looking south towards Castlemilk | |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11 km2) |
| Population | 29,575 (2015)[1] |
| • Density | 6,877.9/sq mi (2,655.6/km2) |
| Council area | |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G44, G45, G76 |
| Dialling code | 0141 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
Linn (Ward 1) is one of the 23 wards of Glasgow City Council.[2] There are 4 councillors for the area; as of 19 November 2022, it is represented by the Scottish National Party and Scottish Labour, who have two councillors each.
Boundaries
The southernmost ward of Glasgow, Linn includes the areas of Castlemilk, Croftfoot and Simshill, those parts of Cathcart, King's Park and Muirend that are south and east of the Cathcart Circle Lines, and the separate village of Carmunnock. The ward also contains Linn Park and the Cathkin Braes. The boundaries have remained unchanged since the creation of the ward in 2007.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census,[1] the ethnicity of the population is:
| Ethnicity | Proportion |
|---|---|
| White Scottish/British | 90.59% |
| White Irish | 2.82% |
| Other White | 1.96% |
| Mixed Ethnic Groups | 0.23% |
| Indian | 0.48% |
| Pakistani | 2.03% |
| Bangladeshi | 0.02% |
| Chinese | 0.36% |
| Other Asian | 0.22% |
| African | 0.93% |
| Caribbean or Black | 0.17% |
| Other Ethnic Group | 0.18% |