Bridgwater
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Bridgwater, in Somerset, is a historic market town situated on the River Parrett, known for its maritime heritage and annual illuminated carnival. The surrounding area includes the Somerset Levels, Quantock Hills, and Bridgwater Bay National Nature Reserve, offering stunning landscapes and wildlife habitats. The town features a mix of historic architecture, waterways, and modern amenities. Bridgwater’s location near the M5 motorway provides excellent connections to Bristol, Exeter, and the South West coast.
Wards in Bridgwater
Bridgwater is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brent
- Bridgwater East & Bawdrip
- Bridgwater North & Central
- Bridgwater South
- Bridgwater West
- Burnham on Sea North
- Cannington
- Highbridge & Burnham South
- Huntspill
- King Alfred
- North Petherton
Bridgwater is a constituency that covers these wards in 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 | 20,063 | 20.05% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,600 | 6.60% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,529 | 12.52% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,355 | 17.34% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,813 | 20.80% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 22,705 | 22.69% | 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 | 89,383 | 90.10% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 5,469 | 5.51% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 663 | 0.67% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 502 | 0.51% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 484 | 0.49% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 381 | 0.38% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 371 | 0.37% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 320 | 0.32% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 241 | 0.24% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| African | 227 | 0.23% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 222 | 0.22% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 218 | 0.22% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Bangladeshi | 181 | 0.18% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 143 | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 118 | 0.12% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Caribbean | 81 | 0.08% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 70 | 0.07% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 68 | 0.07% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 59 | 0.06% | 0.31% | 2.66% |