FOI Request - Population Statistics

Request 101003830531

1. I am looking for breakdown of population statistics for settlements of Alves and Burghead, also a map showing boundaries of these parishes.

Response 25-08-2025

1. The population numbers have been calculated using the Scotland Census 2022, all data is subject to Crown copyright 2024. For further Census and Statical information please visit Home | Scotland's Census and Statistics and data - National Records of Scotland (NRS)

The figures below have been calculated using a best fit of the Scotland Census 2022 output areas and the settlement boundaries of Burghead and Alves. Settlement boundaries have been taken from the Moray Local Development Plan 2020. The attached maps show the comparison of boundaries including built residential units.

Census Output Areas         Total Population
S00165638                             98
S00165639                           136
S00165642                           119
S00165643                            88
S00165644                           140
S00165645                           146
S00165646                           159
S00165647                             68
S00165649                             83
S00165650                           114
S00165652                             74
S00165655                             90
S00165659                           111
S00165660                           127
S00165663                             88
S00165664                           126

Burghead                             1767