Bonhill, West Dunbartonshire

Population 9,356

Bonhill in West Dunbartonshire in the Vale of Leven, was like the neighbouring towns known historically for bleaching, dyeing and textiles and very particularly for the Dalmonach works specialising in textile printing and finishing. The Glasgow overspill programme resulted in the building of public housing in Bonhill. Some regeneration of the old industrial landscape has taken place. Many residents commute to Glasgow for employment.

This type of medium-sized town is extremely mixed in terms of demographics. There is a particularly wide range of people, housing and activities. The number of older couples with no children are higher than average. There is a mix of professional and non-professional jobs, and part-time and self-employment are both important for a significant proportion of residents. Socioeconomic status is higher than in other kinds of town and there is a mix of professionals and nonprofessionals, those with higher and lower educational attainment. 1 What's this?

Bonhill is a dependent town. 2 What's this?

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Interdependent
Independent

Number of jobs

-6
Type average -6

Diversity of jobs

-2
Type average -2

Distance travelled to work

0
Type average 0

Number of public sector jobs

-2
Type average -2

Number of hospitals

-6
Type average -6

Number of GP's and dentists

-6
Type average -6

Number of children in primary schools

-4
Type average -4

Number of children in secondary schools

-6
Type average -6

Distance travelled to study

0
Type average 0

Number of shops

-4
Type average -4

Diversity of retail offer

-4
Type average -4

Number of charities

Type average -4
Dependent
Interdependent
Independent

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Education (% all people aged 16 and over)

  No education Standard grade or equivalent Higher grade or equivalent HNC, HND, SVQ4 Degree or higher degree
Bonhill 29.64 27.94 15.09 12.12 15.21

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