Frome and East Somerset
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Frome and East Somerset features a mix of historic towns, rolling countryside, and picturesque villages. Frome is a vibrant market town with cobbled streets, artisan shops, and a thriving arts scene. The surrounding area includes parts of the Mendip Hills, historic churches, and scenic walking routes. With its blend of heritage, creative culture, and access to rural Somerset landscapes, the area offers both charm and tranquillity.
Wards in Frome and East Somerset
Frome and East Somerset is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bathavon South
- Frome East
- Frome North
- Frome West
- Mendip Central and East
- Mendip Hills
- Mendip South
- Midsomer Norton North
- Midsomer Norton Redfield
- Peasedown
- Radstock
- Westfield
Frome and East Somerset is a constituency that covers these wards in Bath and North East Somerset / 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 | 19,395 | 20.90% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,135 | 6.61% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,865 | 10.63% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,457 | 17.73% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,351 | 21.93% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,597 | 22.20% | 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 | 85,424 | 92.71% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,092 | 3.36% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| White and Asian | 527 | 0.57% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 508 | 0.55% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Other Asian | 389 | 0.42% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 374 | 0.41% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 326 | 0.35% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 244 | 0.26% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 228 | 0.25% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 218 | 0.24% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| African | 186 | 0.20% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 162 | 0.18% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 146 | 0.16% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 93 | 0.10% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 50 | 0.05% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 48 | 0.05% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 48 | 0.05% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 46 | 0.05% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani | 37 | 0.04% | 0.31% | 2.66% |