Yeovil
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Yeovil, in Somerset, is a market town known for its aviation history, retail centres, and green spaces. The surrounding area includes country parks, historic estates like Montacute House, and picturesque villages. With links to the Dorset countryside and attractions such as Ham Hill, Yeovil combines urban convenience with rural charm.
Wards in Yeovil
Yeovil is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brympton
- Chard North
- Chard South
- Coker
- Crewkerne
- Ilminster
- South Petherton & Islemoor
- Yeovil Central
- Yeovil East
- Yeovil South
- Yeovil West
Yeovil 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 | 20,397 | 19.34% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,626 | 6.28% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,525 | 11.87% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,191 | 17.25% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,903 | 20.76% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 25,841 | 24.50% | 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 | 94,229 | 89.85% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 5,695 | 5.43% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 702 | 0.67% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 700 | 0.67% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| African | 437 | 0.42% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 416 | 0.40% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 392 | 0.37% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 390 | 0.37% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 372 | 0.35% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 297 | 0.28% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 292 | 0.28% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 227 | 0.22% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Bangladeshi | 146 | 0.14% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 120 | 0.11% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Roma | 113 | 0.11% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 103 | 0.10% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean | 89 | 0.08% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 77 | 0.07% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 75 | 0.07% | 0.16% | 0.50% |