Understanding Scottish Places

Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire

Population 33,252

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Cambuslang in South Lanarkshire was a handloom weaving town in the 18th century. It is on an Iron Age site. The 20th century saw it become dominated by heavy industry including the Clydebridge Steelworks and Hoover. Today distribution and service industries are important. It is also known for its religious engagement in revival.

In large towns, this group comprises families with a higher proportion of adults in the 25–44 age grouping. Higher rates of full time employment are found.

Cambuslang is an interdependent town.

Its most similar towns are Bonnyrigg, Erskine, Penicuik, and Tranent.

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Inter-relationships

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Interdependent
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Number of jobs

-2
Type average -1

Diversity of jobs

6
Type average 2

Distance travelled to work

4
Type average 1

Number of public sector jobs

4
Type average 2

Number of hospitals

-6
Type average -4

Number of GP's and dentists

-2
Type average 0

Number of children in primary schools

0
Type average 0

Number of children in secondary schools

-4
Type average 0

Distance travelled to study

0
Type average 2

Number of shops

-4
Type average -3

Diversity of retail offer

4
Type average 0

Number of charities

Type average -1
Dependent
Interdependent
Independent

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Public

Education (% all people aged 16 and over)

  No education Standard grade or equivalent Higher grade or equivalent HNC, HND, SVQ4 Degree or higher degree
Cambuslang 16.65212609 18.86355878 11.04957706 23.11573038 30.3190077

Commercial

Distance travelled to study

  At home Up to 5km 5 to 10km 10 to 30km 30km and over
Cambuslang 3.3501744255984605 12.88945025863106 2.6554793696619754 0.9773848189582581 0.345843859015999

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