Weston-super-Mare
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Weston-super-Mare, in North Somerset, is a classic seaside resort with a long sandy beach, Grand Pier, and promenade. The town offers family attractions, marine lake, and coastal walks. Nearby are the Mendip Hills, Brean Down, and Victorian Clevedon Pier. Its mix of seaside charm and countryside access makes it a popular holiday spot.
Wards in Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Hutton & Locking
- Weston-super-Mare Central
- Weston-super-Mare Hillside
- Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke
- Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle
- Weston-super-Mare Milton
- Weston-super-Mare North Worle
- Weston-super-Mare South
- Weston-super-Mare South Worle
- Weston-super-Mare Uphill
- Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke
- Wick St Lawrence & St Georges
Weston-super-Mare 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 | 19,384 | 19.83% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,635 | 6.79% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,330 | 12.61% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,383 | 18.80% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,872 | 20.33% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,152 | 21.64% | 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 | 85,348 | 88.07% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 6,046 | 6.24% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 602 | 0.62% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 560 | 0.58% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 523 | 0.54% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 496 | 0.51% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| African | 472 | 0.49% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Irish | 462 | 0.48% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 451 | 0.47% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 377 | 0.39% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 364 | 0.38% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Bangladeshi | 300 | 0.31% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| White and Black African | 277 | 0.29% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 145 | 0.15% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 118 | 0.12% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 102 | 0.11% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 94 | 0.10% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 91 | 0.09% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Pakistani | 84 | 0.09% | 0.31% | 2.66% |