North Somerset
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
North Somerset features a mix of coastal towns, rural landscapes, and historic landmarks. Weston-super-Mare is a classic seaside resort with sandy beaches, a Grand Pier, and family attractions. Inland, towns like Clevedon offer Victorian seafronts and historic piers, while the Mendip Hills provide walking trails and caves. The coastline, countryside, and heritage sites make North Somerset a varied and attractive destination.
Wards in North Somerset
North Somerset is divided into 19 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Backwell
- Clevedon East
- Clevedon South
- Clevedon Walton
- Clevedon West
- Clevedon Yeo
- Gordano Valley
- Long Ashton
- Nailsea Golden Valley
- Nailsea West End
- Nailsea Yeo
- Nailsea Youngwood
- Pill
- Portishead East
- Portishead North
- Portishead South
- Portishead West
- Winford
- Wrington
North Somerset is a constituency that covers these wards in North 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 | 18,759 | 19.81% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,302 | 5.60% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 8,386 | 8.85% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,968 | 18.97% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,899 | 21.01% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 24,394 | 25.76% | 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 | 86,546 | 91.85% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,335 | 3.54% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| White and Asian | 621 | 0.66% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 620 | 0.66% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 458 | 0.49% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Indian | 405 | 0.43% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 401 | 0.43% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Other Asian | 344 | 0.37% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 321 | 0.34% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 301 | 0.32% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| African | 214 | 0.23% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| White and Black African | 171 | 0.18% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 125 | 0.13% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 109 | 0.12% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 79 | 0.08% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 61 | 0.06% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Roma | 51 | 0.05% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 48 | 0.05% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 11 | 0.01% | 0.11% | 0.11% |