Taunton and Wellington
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Taunton and Wellington, in Somerset, combine historic market town charm with rural landscapes. Taunton features a castle, riverside walks along the River Tone, and the Somerset County Cricket Ground. Wellington offers traditional streets, a monument with panoramic views, and access to the Blackdown Hills. The area is surrounded by countryside, nature reserves, and walking trails, making it a blend of heritage, culture, and outdoor beauty.
Wards in Taunton and Wellington
Taunton and Wellington is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
- Blackdown & Neroche
- Comeytrowe & Trull
- Lydeard
- Monkton & North Curry
- Rowbarton & Staplegrove
- Taunton East
- Taunton North
- Taunton South
- Upper Tone
- Wellington
Taunton and Wellington 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 | 22,182 | 20.29% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,966 | 6.37% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,382 | 12.24% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 20,023 | 18.31% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,800 | 19.94% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 24,983 | 22.85% | 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 | 95,403 | 88.41% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 5,797 | 5.37% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 1,025 | 0.95% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 1,011 | 0.94% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 636 | 0.59% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 584 | 0.54% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| African | 576 | 0.53% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| White and Asian | 538 | 0.50% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 463 | 0.43% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 408 | 0.38% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 346 | 0.32% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 265 | 0.25% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 207 | 0.19% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 144 | 0.13% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 131 | 0.12% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 119 | 0.11% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 100 | 0.09% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani | 88 | 0.08% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 68 | 0.06% | 0.16% | 0.50% |