Bath
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Bath is a historic city in Somerset renowned for its Roman-built baths and stunning Georgian architecture. Nestled in the Avon Valley, it is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside. Famous landmarks include the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, and Pulteney Bridge. The River Avon winds through the city, adding to its charm. Bath is also a gateway to the Cotswolds, with scenic walks and heritage sites nearby. The city’s thermal springs, cultural festivals, and well-preserved architecture make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular destination for visitors.
Wards in Bath
Bath is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bathavon North
- Bathwick
- Combe Down
- Kingsmead
- Lambridge
- Lansdown
- Moorlands
- Newbridge
- Odd Down
- Oldfield Park
- Southdown
- Twerton
- Walcot
- Westmoreland
- Weston
- Widcombe & Lyncombe
Bath is a constituency that covers these wards in Bath and North East Somerset.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 17,260 | 16.63% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 20,601 | 19.85% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,912 | 12.44% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,183 | 16.56% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 18,062 | 17.40% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 17,758 | 17.11% | 1,301,081 | 22.57% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 80,928 | 79.02% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 8,481 | 8.28% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Chinese | 1,795 | 1.75% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Other Asian | 1,483 | 1.45% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 1,471 | 1.44% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| White and Asian | 1,353 | 1.32% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 990 | 0.97% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 984 | 0.96% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 980 | 0.96% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Any other ethnic group | 862 | 0.84% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| African | 768 | 0.75% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Arab | 492 | 0.48% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 478 | 0.47% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 419 | 0.41% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 298 | 0.29% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 211 | 0.21% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 192 | 0.19% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 179 | 0.17% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 49 | 0.05% | 0.11% | 0.11% |