Area Overview for West End Ward

Dundee Airport in West End Ward
A section of the Botanic Gardens at Dundee in West End Ward
A 85 passes Dundee Airport in West End Ward
Footpath on edge of Dundee Airport in West End Ward
Playing fields at Riverside in West End Ward
Diane MacLean Sculpture "On the Wing'' in West End Ward
Main building at Dundee Airport in West End Ward
Eucalyptus tree in the University of Dundee Botanic Garden in West End Ward
Autumn colour in Dundee Botanic Garden in West End Ward
Autumn colour in the University of Dundee Botanic Garden in West End Ward
Dry stone walling in the University of Dundee Botanic Garden in West End Ward
The Riverside Inn near Dundee Airport in West End Ward
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Area Information

West End Ward stands as a significant district within the Dundee City Council area, encompassing 8.8 square kilometres. It serves as an electoral ward in the south-west of Dundee, supported by a local population of approximately 22,500 residents. The ward is situated between the River Tay and Invergowrie Bay to the south, stretching towards the city centre fringes. To the north, Lochee Road and Ancrum Road define the boundaries. Residents enjoy immediate access to notable landmarks including Perth Road shopping area and the Cultural Quarter. You can find the Rep, Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee Science Centre and Dundee University Campus within easy reach. Ninewells Hospital and Dundee Technology Park anchor industrial and medical zones nearby. Dundee Airport also sits inside the ward. For leisure, Balgay Park offers the Mills Observatory, which operates as Britain's only full-time public observatory. The Riverside Nature Park and Botanic Gardens provide green spaces close to home. Harris Academy, Blackness Library and Magdalen Green Bandstand further enrich the local landscape. This location offers a comprehensive mix of culture, education, healthcare and commerce. Living in West End Ward means being surrounded by diverse amenities without needing to travel far for essentials.

Area Type
District Borough Unitary Ward
Area Size
8.8 km²
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Demographics

The specific age profile, household type breakdown, home ownership levels and accommodation type distribution for West End Ward are not included in the provided data. Consequently, detailed descriptions of the community's diversity or deprivation metrics cannot be constructed without those figures. You cannot currently determine the ratio of renters to owners or the percentage of young families versus retired residents from the available information. While the area holds approximately 22,500 people according to ward overviews, the internal demographic structure remains undefined in this dataset. Any attempt to describe the social fabric would require external statistics on these precise measures. The written record here must therefore omit claims about generational diversity or economic stratification within the ward. Without explicit numbers on household income, tenure rates or pupil ages, a factual account of the population remains limited to general headcounts and geographical constants. This restraint ensures that every statement reflects verified data points rather than external assumptions about the social composition of West End Ward.

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Planning

Planning Constraints

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is unique about the community in West End Ward?
The ward supports a population of approximately 22,500 people across 8.8 square kilometres. You live close to the Rep, Dundee Contemporary Arts and Dundee Science Centre. Harris Academy and Blackness Library serve local education needs. While specific age profiles and diversity metrics are absent, the area features a mix of residential and institutional landmarks like Ninewells Hospital and Dundee University Campus.

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