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Calton

Calton is one of 23 wards in Glasgow City, home to 28,972 people in 14,050 households (Scotland's Census 2022). On average 16% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 15% below the Glasgow City average.

Ward S13002975 · 783 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
28,972residentsScotland's Census 2022
14,050householdscensus
16%green within 500 mpostcode average
78%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Calton in Glasgow CityPostcodes in Calton highlighted; the rest of Glasgow City in grey
Map of Glasgow City with Calton highlighted

People and homes.

28,972 residents in 14,050 households, next to the Glasgow City average.

31%
aged 15–29
10%
aged 65 and over
27%
owner-occupied homes
20%
privately rented
52%
socially rented
76%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Scotland's Census 2022, National Records of Scotland

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Calton with a published hygiene rating.

287rated food businessesin total
81%passed their last inspectionGlasgow City: 87%
55told improvement is requiredlatest inspection

In Scotland, council food safety officers either pass a business or tell it that improvement is required. A result reflects the hygiene standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)

Compare Calton.

Side by side with its nearest wards, from the same sources and dates.