Glastonbury and Somerton
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Glastonbury and Somerton in Somerset is a picturesque area blending ancient history, market town charm, and rural landscapes. Glastonbury is world-famous for its Tor, Abbey ruins, and annual music festival, while Somerton boasts historic architecture, a traditional market square, and nearby nature trails. The surrounding countryside includes the Somerset Levels, wildlife reserves, and scenic walking routes. The area is dotted with quaint villages, historic churches, and views over rolling farmland, making it a destination rich in heritage and outdoor beauty.
Wards in Glastonbury and Somerton
Glastonbury and Somerton is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Blackmoor Vale
- Brympton
- Castle Cary
- Coker
- Curry Rivel & Langport
- Glastonbury
- Martock
- Mendip South
- Somerton
- South Petherton & Islemoor
- Street
- Wincanton & Bruton
Glastonbury and Somerton 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 | 17,119 | 18.41% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,969 | 6.42% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,333 | 10.03% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 14,604 | 15.70% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,108 | 22.69% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 24,877 | 26.75% | 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 | 86,038 | 93.55% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 2,806 | 3.05% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 409 | 0.44% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 380 | 0.41% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 298 | 0.32% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Other Asian | 294 | 0.32% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 257 | 0.28% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 221 | 0.24% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 210 | 0.23% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| African | 207 | 0.23% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 207 | 0.23% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| White and Black African | 150 | 0.16% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 138 | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 95 | 0.10% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 91 | 0.10% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 51 | 0.06% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 51 | 0.06% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 48 | 0.05% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 15 | 0.02% | 0.31% | 2.66% |