Motherwell West ward is located in the western part of the town of Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types including traditional tenement buildings and post-war homes. It is bordered by the River Clyde to the north and the M74 motorway to the west, providing clear geographical boundaries. The ward contains several local amenities, including primary schools and community centres, serving its settled population.
A notable local landmark is the former Ravenscraig steelworks site, a large area of redevelopment to the ward's north. The landscape includes parks and green spaces like Duchess Park, alongside more modern retail and business parks established on regenerated land. The area's infrastructure is shaped by its industrial past and subsequent regeneration efforts, with transport links focusing on road connections to central Motherwell and beyond.
