Now Look Closer - Key Facts

North Lanarkshire Council is the fourth largest Unitary Authority in Scotland.

  • Land Area 47,358 hectares
  • Development Land 3,439 hectares
  • Agricultural Land 21,548 hectares
  • Population 2001
  • Males 154,000
  • Females 167,100
  • Total 321,100
  • Total Households 132,620 this includes households with children 39,260 (30%)
  • Elderly People 39,580 (30%)
  • Single Householders 39,170 (30%)
  • Source: 2001 Census
  • Third largest local authority housing provider
  • Local Authority Housing
  • Total Housing Stock at April 2002 45,700
  • No. of House Sales completed in 2001 1,452
  • Total Sales since 1979 30,024
  • % Total Stock Sold under 'Right to Buy' 36%

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