About the West of England

The map below shows the West of England, which covers the area of the four unitary authorities: Bath & North East Somerset ; Bristol ; North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.  This includes the urban centres of Bristol, Bath and Weston-super-Mare. The area has an enviable track record in innovation, creativity and connectivity, and an outstanding strategic location. Over the last ten years, its population has grown faster than the UK average to more than one million people.

You can find facts and figures on the West of England on the Research and Information pages of this site.