Somerset Facts and Figures

Somerset Statistics presents a selection of the information held by the Research and Consultation Team in Somerset County Council. It aims to provide answers to the most frequent enquiries received by the Team.

FAQ Somerset Statistics Update [ 243.0k]
The above document provides headline statistical data including population estimates relating to Somerset. Where possible the key information is shown in context alongside a figure for the South West and Great Britain.
Best Value General User Survey 2006/ 2007 - Report [2949.6k]
The Best Value User Satisfaction Survey was sent to a random sample of 3,500 households in September 2006 to determine how residents feel about the level of public services they receive in Somerset. This survey is undertaken every three years.
National Insurance Number Registrations of non-UK Nationals 2005/2006 [ 65.2k]
The data cover overseas nationals allocated a National Insurance Number (NINo) on the National Insurance Recording System (NIRS). The figures cover overseas nationals allocated a NINo for whatever reason i.e. the figures cover benefit/tax credit recipients as well as workers. All overseas nationals allocated a NINo are included, regardless of their length of stay in the UK.
A Profile of Migrant Workers in Somerset [ 718.1k]
The data in the profile is taken from the Workers Registration Scheme(WRS) and is updated quarterly. The Workers Registration Scheme began in May 2004 and provides information supplied by citizens from eight of the countries who joined the European Union that month when they obtain a job in the UK.
Migrant Workers Reports [ 703.8k]
Since the expansion of the European Union in May 2004, an increasing number of people from EU countries have come to work in Somerset. They have been attracted to Somerset because of local skill shortages especially in the care sector, tourism, pig farming and food preparation industries. Somerset has had relatively low unemployment rates over recent years and many local employers have been advertising in the EU for workers to fill skills gaps.
Ethnicity Profile Update [ 28.1k]
The report 'Ethnicity in Somerset - June 2004' provided in-depth analysis of ethnicity data from the 2001 Census. The Census still remains the most accurate and detailed source of information on ethnic origin, particularly at local (ward) level, but the Office for National Statistics has now produced experimental mid-year estimates of the ethnicity of the population in local authority areas. This report provides an update on the ethnic make-up of Somerset and its component Districts, compared to the picture in the South West region, and identifies changes since the 2001 Census.
Quality of Life in Somerset 2006 [1159.4k]
This report strives to paint a true, full picture, of what life in Somerset is like. The report draws upon a mixture of statistical evidence and the views of Somerset’s residents in examining the social, economic and environmental factors that affect quality of life. It uses the Audit Commission’s list of 45 local Quality Of Life Indicators. The findings are presented at County level, with District, regional and national comparisons where available.
Somerset Demographics 2006 [ 257.6k]
The above document contains key demographics for Somerset. Where applicable the data has been broken down into district level. Most of the data is taken from the 2001 Census, the most up to date available, with the 1991 Census used for change over time comparisons.
Somerset Community Profile - 2003
In a County as diverse as Somerset, an attempt is rarely made to paint a comprehensive picture of its composition. The Somerset Community Profile 2003 attempts to draw together information about the Social, Economic and Environmental state of the County and, in so doing, provide a broad picture of the Community.
Somerset Community Profile - 2001 Census [3865.5k]
In a County as diverse as Somerset, an attempt is rarely made to paint a comprehensive picture of its composition. The Somerset Community Profile 2001 attempts to draw together information about the Social, Economic and Environmental state of the County and, in so doing, provide a broad picture of the Community.
Interactive Area Profiles 2001 Census - Somerset County & Districts [ 594.0k]
Interactive Area Profiles 2001 Census - Somerset Towns [ 382.0k]
Indices of Multiple Deprivation 2004
Somerset County Electoral Division Profiles 2003 - 2001 Census