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May 2026 council boundary. Map © Mapbox and OpenStreetMap. Boundary data © ONS and Ordnance Survey.
Residents, mid-2025
495,260Wards
34Seats in 2026
70Selected result year
2021Party seats: 2026 snapshot
Download seat history (CSV)No single party majority. A majority of this seat total needs 36 seats. This annual archive is not a live record of party membership or the council administration.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Green | 34 |
| Labour | 20 |
| Liberal Democrats | 8 |
| Conservative | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Reported total | 70 |
“Other” can include several parties, independents and vacancies. It is not a single voting group. Source: Open Council Data.
Seat history: 1973–2026
These are annual snapshots. A change between years can reflect elections, by-elections, party changes or boundary changes. Older records follow council names and are not a constant-boundary series. The pre-2016 source combines Green and other smaller parties under “Other” and national parties under “Nationalist parties”.
| Year | Total | Party seats |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70 | Conservative 7 · Labour 20 · Liberal Democrats 8 · Green 34 · Other 1 |
| 2025 | 70 | Conservative 7 · Labour 21 · Liberal Democrats 8 · Green 34 |
| 2024 | 70 | Conservative 7 · Labour 21 · Liberal Democrats 8 · Green 34 |
| 2023 | 70 | Conservative 14 · Labour 24 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Green 24 · Other 3 |
| 2022 | 70 | Conservative 14 · Labour 24 · Liberal Democrats 6 · Green 23 · Other 3 |
| 2021 | 70 | Conservative 14 · Labour 24 · Liberal Democrats 8 · Green 23 · Other 1 |
| 2020 | 70 | Conservative 14 · Labour 36 · Liberal Democrats 9 · Green 11 |
| 2019 | 70 | Conservative 15 · Labour 36 · Liberal Democrats 7 · Green 11 · Other 1 |
| 2018 | 70 | Conservative 15 · Labour 37 · Liberal Democrats 7 · Green 11 |
| 2017 | 70 | Conservative 14 · Labour 37 · Liberal Democrats 8 · Green 11 |
| 2016 | 70 | Conservative 14 · Labour 37 · Liberal Democrats 8 · Green 11 |
| 2015 | 70 | Conservative 15 · Labour 30 · Liberal Democrats 10 · Other 15 |
| 2014 | 70 | Conservative 15 · Labour 31 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 8 |
| 2013 | 70 | Conservative 14 · Labour 28 · Liberal Democrats 23 · Other 5 |
| 2012 | 70 | Conservative 14 · Labour 22 · Liberal Democrats 32 · Other 2 |
| 2011 | 70 | Conservative 14 · Labour 21 · Liberal Democrats 33 · Other 2 |
| 2010 | 70 | Conservative 14 · Labour 17 · Liberal Democrats 38 · Other 1 |
| 2009 | 70 | Conservative 17 · Labour 16 · Liberal Democrats 36 · Other 1 |
| 2008 | 70 | Conservative 13 · Labour 25 · Liberal Democrats 31 · Other 1 |
| 2007 | 70 | Conservative 13 · Labour 25 · Liberal Democrats 31 · Other 1 |
| 2006 | 70 | Conservative 13 · Labour 23 · Liberal Democrats 33 · Other 1 |
| 2005 | 70 | Conservative 11 · Labour 27 · Liberal Democrats 32 |
| 2004 | 70 | Conservative 11 · Labour 31 · Liberal Democrats 28 |
| 2003 | 70 | Conservative 11 · Labour 31 · Liberal Democrats 28 |
| 2002 | 70 | Conservative 10 · Labour 36 · Liberal Democrats 24 |
| 2001 | 70 | Conservative 9 · Labour 40 · Liberal Democrats 21 |
| 2000 | 70 | Conservative 10 · Labour 36 · Liberal Democrats 24 |
| 1999 | 70 | Conservative 10 · Labour 37 · Liberal Democrats 23 |
| 1998 | 68 | Conservative 7 · Labour 44 · Liberal Democrats 17 |
| 1997 | 68 | Conservative 5 · Labour 52 · Liberal Democrats 11 |
| 1996 | 66 | Conservative 6 · Labour 52 · Liberal Democrats 8 |
| 1995 | 68 | Conservative 6 · Labour 53 · Liberal Democrats 9 |
| 1994 | 68 | Conservative 19 · Labour 39 · Liberal Democrats 9 · Other 1 |
| 1993 | 68 | Conservative 22 · Labour 40 · Liberal Democrats 6 |
| 1992 | 68 | Conservative 22 · Labour 40 · Liberal Democrats 6 |
| 1991 | 68 | Conservative 18 · Labour 45 · Liberal Democrats 5 |
| 1990 | 68 | Conservative 21 · Labour 43 · Liberal Democrats 4 |
| 1989 | 68 | Conservative 24 · Labour 39 · Liberal Democrats 5 |
| 1988 | 68 | Conservative 24 · Labour 39 · Liberal Democrats 5 |
| 1987 | 68 | Conservative 25 · Labour 37 · Liberal Democrats 6 |
| 1986 | 68 | Conservative 26 · Labour 35 · Liberal Democrats 7 |
| 1985 | 68 | Conservative 29 · Labour 33 · Liberal Democrats 6 |
| 1984 | 68 | Conservative 29 · Labour 33 · Liberal Democrats 6 |
| 1983 | 68 | Conservative 32 · Labour 30 · Liberal Democrats 6 |
| 1982 | 84 | Conservative 28 · Labour 53 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 1981 | 84 | Conservative 28 · Labour 53 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 1980 | 84 | Conservative 28 · Labour 53 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 1979 | 84 | Conservative 28 · Labour 53 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 1978 | 84 | Conservative 34 · Labour 47 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 1977 | 84 | Conservative 34 · Labour 47 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 1976 | 84 | Conservative 34 · Labour 47 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 1975 | 84 | Conservative 25 · Labour 56 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 1974 | 84 | Conservative 25 · Labour 56 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
| 1973 | 84 | Conservative 25 · Labour 56 · Liberal Democrats 3 |
Bristol, City of Council and Local Areas
Unitary authority in South West. Official council code: E06000023. Open a ward to see its map and recorded election results.
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Browse all 34 mapped areas
- AshleyE05010885 · Ward
- Avonmouth and Lawrence WestonE05010886 · Ward
- BedminsterE05010887 · Ward
- Bishopston and Ashley DownE05010888 · Ward
- BishopsworthE05010889 · Ward
- Brislington EastE05010890 · Ward
- Brislington WestE05010891 · Ward
- CentralE05010892 · Ward
- CliftonE05010893 · Ward
- Clifton DownE05010894 · Ward
- CothamE05010895 · Ward
- EastonE05010896 · Ward
- EastvilleE05010897 · Ward
- FilwoodE05010898 · Ward
- Frome ValeE05010899 · Ward
- Hartcliffe and WithywoodE05010900 · Ward
- Henbury and BrentryE05010901 · Ward
- Hengrove and Whitchurch ParkE05010902 · Ward
- HillfieldsE05010903 · Ward
- HorfieldE05010904 · Ward
- Hotwells and HarboursideE05010905 · Ward
- KnowleE05010906 · Ward
- Lawrence HillE05010907 · Ward
- LockleazeE05010908 · Ward
- RedlandE05010909 · Ward
- SouthmeadE05010913 · Ward
- SouthvilleE05010914 · Ward
- St George CentralE05010910 · Ward
- St George Troopers HillE05010911 · Ward
- St George WestE05010912 · Ward
- StockwoodE05010915 · Ward
- Stoke BishopE05010916 · Ward
- Westbury-on-Trym and HenleazeE05010917 · Ward
- Windmill HillE05010918 · Ward
Recorded election results
Download all recorded results (CSV)34 recorded areas in 2021. These figures describe the contests held in that year. They do not describe every seat on the council. Historical areas can differ from the current map.
Seats won in the recorded contests
- 24 Green
- 24 Labour & Co-Operative Party
- 14 Conservative
- 8 Liberal Democrats
Declared winners in this source only. This is not a council-wide vote share or a current seat total.
The supplied 2026 candidate download does not include votes or winners. The 2026 seat archive above is a different dataset. Download the separate 2026 candidate lists (CSV).
Ashley3 seats contested · 48.4% turnout
Source area code: E05010885. Electorate: 14,245. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wye T. | Green | 3,820 | Elected |
| Cole A.M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 2,957 | Elected |
| English J. | Green | 2,257 | Elected |
| Mountford W. | Green | 2,096 | Not elected |
| Tshabalala S.N.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 2,091 | Not elected |
| Bruton M. | Conservative | 1,764 | Not elected |
| Johnson C.A.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,468 | Not elected |
| Harris I.J. | Liberal Democrats | 1,157 | Not elected |
| Murray T.A. | Liberal Democrats | 973 | Not elected |
| Mills J.F. | Conservative | 920 | Not elected |
| Bristow R.N. | Liberal Democrats | 228 | Not elected |
| Lucas O.H. | Conservative | 218 | Not elected |
| Farrell C. | Trade Union and Socialist Coalition | 204 | Not elected |
| Bentley R. | Independent | 196 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Avonmouth & Lawrence Weston3 seats contested · 32.5% turnout
Source area code: E05010886. Electorate: 15,867. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander D. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,695 | Elected |
| Geater J.S. | Conservative | 1,563 | Elected |
| Scott J. | Conservative | 1,550 | Elected |
| Sergeant J. | Green | 1,534 | Not elected |
| Chikwere D.N. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,481 | Not elected |
| Rao-Nicholson R. | Conservative | 1,261 | Not elected |
| Palmer M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,219 | Not elected |
| Walkden J. | Green | 837 | Not elected |
| Triggs R.J.A. | Green | 717 | Not elected |
| Campion-Smith I.H. | Liberal Democrats | 339 | Not elected |
| Harvie N.M. | Liberal Democrats | 271 | Not elected |
| Gunter C.M. | Liberal Democrats | 266 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Bedminster2 seats contested · 44.8% turnout
Source area code: E05010887. Electorate: 9,949. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzjohn T.J. | Green | 1,728 | Elected |
| Bradshaw M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,715 | Elected |
| Phipps C.C. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,688 | Not elected |
| Williams L.P. | Green | 1,111 | Not elected |
| Calderbank G. | Conservative | 688 | Not elected |
| Joseph R. | Conservative | 458 | Not elected |
| Birrell A. | Liberal Democrats | 234 | Not elected |
| Ustianowski F. | Liberal Democrats | 149 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Bishopston & Ashley Down2 seats contested · 55.7% turnout
Source area code: E05010888. Electorate: 9,430. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards E.E. | Green | 2,766 | Elected |
| Fitzgibbon L.I. | Green | 2,395 | Elected |
| Means B.E. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,423 | Not elected |
| Rayment J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,382 | Not elected |
| Lockyer B. | Liberal Democrats | 654 | Not elected |
| Kemp P. | Liberal Democrats | 603 | Not elected |
| Holdsworth T. | Conservative | 336 | Not elected |
| Brown A.D.J. | Conservative | 329 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Bishopsworth2 seats contested · 34.8% turnout
Source area code: E05010889. Electorate: 9,332. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy R.S. | Conservative | 1,575 | Elected |
| Quartley K.M. | Conservative | 1,196 | Elected |
| Breitnauer J.S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 879 | Not elected |
| Rossetti B.E.K. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 736 | Not elected |
| Dainton K.A. | Green | 414 | Not elected |
| Smith A. | Green | 360 | Not elected |
| Sykes M. | Liberal Democrats | 256 | Not elected |
| Warwick-Smith J. | Liberal Democrats | 56 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Brislington East2 seats contested · 37.1% turnout
Source area code: E05010890. Electorate: 9,144. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rippington T.C. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,281 | Elected |
| Hornchen K. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,166 | Elected |
| Groves M.J. | Conservative | 732 | Not elected |
| Carey T. | Liberal Democrats | 710 | Not elected |
| Megson-Smith D. | Green | 591 | Not elected |
| Aabe N.O. | Conservative | 534 | Not elected |
| Truelove J. | Green | 388 | Not elected |
| Islam M.A. | Liberal Democrats | 265 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Brislington West2 seats contested · 46.2% turnout
Source area code: E05010891. Electorate: 9,188. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark J. | Liberal Democrats | 1,883 | Elected |
| Varney A.J. | Liberal Democrats | 1,494 | Elected |
| Magson C. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,331 | Not elected |
| Logan R. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,028 | Not elected |
| Chudley-Evans T. | Green | 663 | Not elected |
| Mayger J. | Green | 466 | Not elected |
| Liner M.C. | Conservative | 379 | Not elected |
| Liner V.K. | Conservative | 349 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Central2 seats contested · 29.5% turnout
Source area code: E05010892. Electorate: 11,104. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford-Townsend A. | Green | 1,316 | Elected |
| Hussain F. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,078 | Elected |
| Dudd K.D. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,064 | Not elected |
| Stafford-Townsend S.I. | Green | 985 | Not elected |
| Clifton R.L. | Conservative | 413 | Not elected |
| Smith J. | Liberal Democrats | 373 | Not elected |
| Kibble D.J. | Conservative | 360 | Not elected |
| Barker Z. | Liberal Democrats | 300 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Clifton2 seats contested · 48.6% turnout
Source area code: E05010893. Electorate: 9,845. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant K. | Green | 2,444 | Elected |
| O'Rourke P.B. | Green | 2,304 | Elected |
| Hart R.P. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 911 | Not elected |
| Ville P.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 698 | Not elected |
| Davies S.P. | Conservative | 648 | Not elected |
| Lucas C.J.H. | Conservative | 646 | Not elected |
| Coombes N.J. | Liberal Democrats | 623 | Not elected |
| Palmer J. | Liberal Democrats | 469 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Clifton Down2 seats contested · 46.1% turnout
Source area code: E05010894. Electorate: 8,839. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denyer C.S. | Green | 2,458 | Elected |
| Hathway T. | Green | 1,752 | Elected |
| Callender E.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 880 | Not elected |
| Stratford T.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 654 | Not elected |
| D'Alesio J.F. | Conservative | 449 | Not elected |
| Clark M. | Liberal Democrats | 445 | Not elected |
| Barry L.K. | Liberal Democrats | 428 | Not elected |
| Gibson E.A.D. | Conservative | 397 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Cotham2 seats contested · 48.1% turnout
Source area code: E05010895. Electorate: 8,652. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makawi M.A.Y. | Green | 2,056 | Elected |
| Poultney G.J.B. | Green | 1,841 | Elected |
| Negus A.L. | Liberal Democrats | 1,204 | Not elected |
| Rayner P.I.E. | Liberal Democrats | 742 | Not elected |
| Woodward D.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 699 | Not elected |
| Redmore M.P. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 642 | Not elected |
| Lucas C.M. | Conservative | 339 | Not elected |
| Day G.S. | Conservative | 213 | Not elected |
| Clarke R. | Reform UK | 36 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Easton2 seats contested · 48.9% turnout
Source area code: E05010896. Electorate: 10,342. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartle J. | Green | 2,259 | Elected |
| Parsons B.W. | Green | 1,960 | Elected |
| Newrick D.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,743 | Not elected |
| Shah A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,739 | Not elected |
| Allen P.M. | Liberal Democrats | 387 | Not elected |
| McCready J.S. | Conservative | 316 | Not elected |
| Elvin P. | Liberal Democrats | 292 | Not elected |
| Jones R.K. | Conservative | 249 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Eastville2 seats contested · 43.0% turnout
Source area code: E05010897. Electorate: 10,910. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett M.C. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,763 | Elected |
| Francis L. | Green | 1,632 | Elected |
| Wynter S.M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,269 | Not elected |
| Quinnell J. | Green | 1,170 | Not elected |
| Khan S.M. | Liberal Democrats | 690 | Not elected |
| Cooper L.D.J. | Conservative | 526 | Not elected |
| Anstey J.P. | Conservative | 466 | Not elected |
| Rashid M.A. | Liberal Democrats | 369 | Not elected |
| Luff M. | Trade Union and Socialist Coalition | 150 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Filwood2 seats contested · 25.5% turnout
Source area code: E05010898. Electorate: 10,062. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodman Z.N. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,023 | Elected |
| Jackson C.D. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 947 | Elected |
| Hansen H. | Green | 546 | Not elected |
| Smith B. | Green | 461 | Not elected |
| Windows S.C. | Conservative | 446 | Not elected |
| Kuriakose J. | Conservative | 310 | Not elected |
| Norman J. | Liberal Democrats | 197 | Not elected |
| Allard C. | Liberal Democrats | 138 | Not elected |
| Clapp R.V. | Trade Union and Socialist Coalition | 116 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Frome Vale2 seats contested · 39.3% turnout
Source area code: E05010899. Electorate: 9,926. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali A.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,521 | Elected |
| Alexander L.A. | Conservative | 1,266 | Elected |
| Wollacott M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,102 | Not elected |
| Poddar P. | Conservative | 729 | Not elected |
| Meadows J.L. | Green | 721 | Not elected |
| Fraser E. | Green | 716 | Not elected |
| Knott B. | Liberal Democrats | 215 | Not elected |
| Fenner K.O. | Liberal Democrats | 201 | Not elected |
| Trueman T. | Social Democratic Party | 112 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Hartcliffe & Withywood3 seats contested · 20.3% turnout
Source area code: E05010900. Electorate: 13,104. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailes K.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,024 | Elected |
| Holland H. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,021 | Elected |
| Goggin P.L. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 782 | Elected |
| Bond D.T. | Conservative | 756 | Not elected |
| Mason A. | Conservative | 669 | Not elected |
| Taplin K.R. | Conservative | 645 | Not elected |
| Marshall Evans S. | Green | 334 | Not elected |
| Perry G.D. | Liberal Democrats | 289 | Not elected |
| Tribe J. | Green | 267 | Not elected |
| Sinclair-Lack A. | Green | 252 | Not elected |
| Hibbins J.R.F. | Liberal Democrats | 150 | Not elected |
| Roberts M. | Liberal Democrats | 143 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Henbury & Brentry2 seats contested · 37.0% turnout
Source area code: E05010901. Electorate: 9,672. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston M.D.R. | Conservative | 1,880 | Elected |
| Windows C. | Conservative | 1,280 | Elected |
| Hogan T.B. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 994 | Not elected |
| Mullaney D.L. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 881 | Not elected |
| Clevely A.E. | Green | 476 | Not elected |
| Roswell S.J. | Green | 291 | Not elected |
| Sandford J. | Liberal Democrats | 218 | Not elected |
| Oates B. | Liberal Democrats | 157 | Not elected |
| Sage A.G. | Trade Union and Socialist Coalition | 57 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Hengrove & Whitchurch Park3 seats contested · 34.2% turnout
Source area code: E05010902. Electorate: 14,000. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent T. | Liberal Democrats | 2,641 | Elected |
| Brown A.C. | Liberal Democrats | 1,861 | Elected |
| Classick S. | Liberal Democrats | 1,844 | Elected |
| Brown K.J. | Conservative | 1,307 | Not elected |
| Hunt E.R. | Conservative | 838 | Not elected |
| Fear D.M. | Conservative | 802 | Not elected |
| Jenkins C.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 740 | Not elected |
| Casey R.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 670 | Not elected |
| Golding M.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 541 | Not elected |
| McTernan L.H. | Green | 347 | Not elected |
| Stanmore T.H.J. | Green | 255 | Not elected |
| Thrower M. | Green | 197 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Hillfields2 seats contested · 34.3% turnout
Source area code: E05010903. Electorate: 9,193. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney C. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,367 | Elected |
| King E. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,255 | Elected |
| Alexander C.W. | Conservative | 690 | Not elected |
| Calder L.P. | Green | 620 | Not elected |
| Lovering R. | Green | 557 | Not elected |
| Hinchcliffe J.C. | Conservative | 511 | Not elected |
| Fry A.M. | Liberal Democrats | 192 | Not elected |
| Ali S. | Liberal Democrats | 180 | Not elected |
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Horfield2 seats contested · 42.6% turnout
Source area code: E05010904. Electorate: 9,731. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hulme P.M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,689 | Elected |
| Renhard T.M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,203 | Elected |
| Hiscott C.M. | Conservative | 985 | Not elected |
| Meares A. | Green | 944 | Not elected |
| Emsley J.I.J. | Conservative | 824 | Not elected |
| O'Reilly T.L.D. | Liberal Democrats | 641 | Not elected |
| O'Shea M. | Liberal Democrats | 632 | Not elected |
| Price-Sosner I.M.E. | Green | 512 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Hotwells & Harbourside1 seats contested · 45.4% turnout
Source area code: E05010905. Electorate: 4,358. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley A. | Liberal Democrats | 651 | Elected |
| Flower A.E.H. | Green | 625 | Not elected |
| Palmer H.W.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 496 | Not elected |
| Ellacott J.M. | Conservative | 182 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Knowle2 seats contested · 43.0% turnout
Source area code: E05010906. Electorate: 10,030. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davies C. | Liberal Democrats | 1,677 | Elected |
| Hopkins G. | Liberal Democrats | 1,648 | Elected |
| Gage B.R. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,085 | Not elected |
| Tedder M.M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,006 | Not elected |
| Clarke N.K. | Green | 921 | Not elected |
| McAllister P.D.B. | Green | 542 | Not elected |
| Rogers J. | Conservative | 371 | Not elected |
| Gilpin D. | Conservative | 293 | Not elected |
| Hill D.W. | Trade Union and Socialist Coalition | 82 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Lawrence Hill2 seats contested · 37.2% turnout
Source area code: E05010907. Electorate: 11,706. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jama H.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,793 | Elected |
| Mohamud Y.H. | Green | 1,675 | Elected |
| Eccles J. | Green | 1,456 | Not elected |
| Jemphrey S.d. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,398 | Not elected |
| Johnson K.A. | Conservative | 229 | Not elected |
| Judge D.A. | Conservative | 194 | Not elected |
| McKenzie J.E. | Liberal Democrats | 166 | Not elected |
| Bradbury H. | Liberal Democrats | 156 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Lockleaze2 seats contested · 37.3% turnout
Source area code: E05010908. Electorate: 9,411. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mack H. | Green | 1,490 | Elected |
| Wilcox D. | Green | 1,212 | Elected |
| Adlam A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,145 | Not elected |
| Allain T.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,111 | Not elected |
| Brown N.P. | Conservative | 444 | Not elected |
| Maggs G.W.P. | Conservative | 361 | Not elected |
| Choudhury M. | Liberal Democrats | 191 | Not elected |
| Donald G.C. | Liberal Democrats | 129 | Not elected |
| Thomas R.S. | Trade Union and Socialist Coalition | 107 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Redland2 seats contested · 56.5% turnout
Source area code: E05010909. Electorate: 10,456. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hance F. | Green | 3,286 | Elected |
| Fodor M.S. | Green | 3,041 | Elected |
| Malcolm K.N. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,590 | Not elected |
| Milton A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,138 | Not elected |
| Manns R.J. | Conservative | 570 | Not elected |
| Ravenscroft M.F. | Conservative | 478 | Not elected |
| Hutcheon R.L. | Liberal Democrats | 455 | Not elected |
| Wetz J.A. | Liberal Democrats | 406 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Southmead2 seats contested · 31.3% turnout
Source area code: E05010913. Electorate: 9,091. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godwin Teige H.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,147 | Elected |
| Massey B. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,060 | Elected |
| Martin J.A. | Conservative | 748 | Not elected |
| Jaques R. | Conservative | 622 | Not elected |
| Hartland C. | Green | 499 | Not elected |
| Ralston S.K. | Green | 370 | Not elected |
| Campion-Smith C. | Liberal Democrats | 266 | Not elected |
| Brooks G. | Liberal Democrats | 188 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Southville2 seats contested · 49.7% turnout
Source area code: E05010914. Electorate: 9,749. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer T. | Green | 2,393 | Elected |
| Townsend C.C. | Green | 1,867 | Elected |
| Durston L.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,781 | Not elected |
| Phipps T. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,630 | Not elected |
| Dennis I.J. | Conservative | 370 | Not elected |
| MacQueen J.C. | Conservative | 276 | Not elected |
| Wright L.C. | Liberal Democrats | 228 | Not elected |
| Merchant S. | Liberal Democrats | 182 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
St George Central2 seats contested · 34.3% turnout
Source area code: E05010910. Electorate: 9,906. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech N.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,676 | Elected |
| Pearce S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 996 | Elected |
| Nelson G. | Green | 817 | Not elected |
| Lee A.P. | Conservative | 691 | Not elected |
| Saunders L. | Conservative | 682 | Not elected |
| Toland P.J. | Green | 417 | Not elected |
| Featonby C. | Liberal Democrats | 280 | Not elected |
| Kaulbach T. | Liberal Democrats | 155 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
St George Troopers Hill1 seats contested · 37.9% turnout
Source area code: E05010911. Electorate: 4,663. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckels F.G. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 824 | Elected |
| Rainey K.R. | Conservative | 541 | Not elected |
| Cuthbertson T. | Green | 294 | Not elected |
| Raphael A.A. | Liberal Democrats | 80 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
St George West1 seats contested · 44.7% turnout
Source area code: E05010912. Electorate: 5,204. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,180 | Elected |
| Bryher A. | Green | 686 | Not elected |
| Hiscott N. | Conservative | 205 | Not elected |
| Potter T. | Independent | 122 | Not elected |
| King S.G. | Liberal Democrats | 68 | Not elected |
| Parry C. | Trade Union and Socialist Coalition | 43 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Stockwood2 seats contested · 36.3% turnout
Source area code: E05010915. Electorate: 9,161. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris G.D. | Conservative | 1,796 | Elected |
| Hucker J.R. | Conservative | 1,347 | Elected |
| Fox S.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,031 | Not elected |
| Ibbett J.W. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 567 | Not elected |
| Lloyd S.P. | Green | 239 | Not elected |
| Fryer-Jones J. | Green | 228 | Not elected |
| Brooks T.H. | Liberal Democrats | 169 | Not elected |
| Goldstrom B. | Liberal Democrats | 139 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Stoke Bishop2 seats contested · 45.4% turnout
Source area code: E05010916. Electorate: 9,388. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goulandris J. | Conservative | 2,242 | Elected |
| Michallat H.M. | Conservative | 1,786 | Elected |
| Omer M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 744 | Not elected |
| Wood J.H.L. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 678 | Not elected |
| Silk P. | Green | 673 | Not elected |
| Cox L.E.G. | Green | 647 | Not elected |
| Leaman T.J. | Liberal Democrats | 460 | Not elected |
| Belisle-Nweke N. | Liberal Democrats | 303 | Not elected |
| Walker K.P. | Trade Union and Socialist Coalition | 55 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Westbury-On-Trym & Henleaze3 seats contested · 57.2% turnout
Source area code: E05010917. Electorate: 15,382. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gollop G. | Conservative | 3,389 | Elected |
| Smith S. | Conservative | 2,914 | Elected |
| Scott S.A. | Conservative | 2,673 | Elected |
| Gooch C. | Liberal Democrats | 2,449 | Not elected |
| Barnes G.E. | Green | 1,764 | Not elected |
| McCabe L.M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,729 | Not elected |
| Cook S.T. | Liberal Democrats | 1,609 | Not elected |
| Taylor-Elliott S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,580 | Not elected |
| Dunn A. | Green | 1,535 | Not elected |
| Crew S.M.G. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,512 | Not elected |
| Coode R.P. | Green | 1,477 | Not elected |
| Harris C. | Liberal Democrats | 1,351 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Windmill Hill2 seats contested · 51.0% turnout
Source area code: E05010918. Electorate: 10,642. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plowden E. | Green | 2,655 | Elected |
| Stone L.K. | Green | 2,467 | Elected |
| McLoughlin A.P. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 2,008 | Not elected |
| Powell T. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,323 | Not elected |
| Angell D.T.F. | Conservative | 349 | Not elected |
| Scrase A.F. | Conservative | 348 | Not elected |
| Conway F.T. | Liberal Democrats | 315 | Not elected |
| Brandao Moreira Da Silva V.M. | Liberal Democrats | 200 | Not elected |
| Lunnon R. | Burning Pink | 90 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Check the council by-election directory. The absence of an upcoming contest here does not confirm that no election is due.
Councillors: 2026 archive
Download councillors (CSV)70 member records from the Open Council Data post-May archive. Members can change party, resign or be replaced. Use the council’s own member register for current contact details.
70 records shown
| Councillor | Ward or division | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul Malik | Ashley | Green Party (E&W) |
| Izzy Russell | Ashley | Green Party (E&W) |
| Tim Wye | Ashley | Green Party (E&W) |
| Donald Alexander | Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston | Labour Party |
| Tom Blenkinsop | Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston | Labour Party |
| Zoë Peat | Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston | Labour Party |
| Ellie Freeman | Bedminster | Green Party (E&W) |
| Emily Clarke | Bedminster | Labour Party |
| Emma Edwards | Bishopston and Ashley Down | Green Party (E&W) |
| James Crawford | Bishopston and Ashley Down | Green Party (E&W) |
| Richard Eddy | Bishopsworth | Conservative and Unionist |
| Susan Kollar | Bishopsworth | Labour Party |
| Katja Hornchen | Brislington East | Labour Party |
| Tim Rippington | Brislington East | Labour Party |
| Andrew Varney | Brislington West | Liberal Democrats |
| Jos Clark | Brislington West | Liberal Democrats |
| Ani Townsend | Central | Green Party (E&W) |
| Sibusiso Tshabalala | Central | Green Party (E&W) |
| Jerome Thomas | Clifton | Green Party (E&W) |
| Paula O'Rourke | Clifton | Independent / Other |
| George Calascione | Clifton Down | Green Party (E&W) |
| Serena Ralston | Clifton Down | Green Party (E&W) |
| Guy Poultney | Cotham | Green Party (E&W) |
| Mohamed Makawi | Cotham | Green Party (E&W) |
| Barry Parsons | Easton | Green Party (E&W) |
| Jenny Bartle | Easton | Green Party (E&W) |
| Ed Fraser | Eastville | Green Party (E&W) |
| Lorraine Francis | Eastville | Green Party (E&W) |
| Lisa Durston | Filwood | Labour Party |
| Rob Logan | Filwood | Labour Party |
| Al Al-Maghrabi | Frome Vale | Green Party (E&W) |
| Louis Martin | Frome Vale | Labour Party |
| Kerry Bailes | Hartcliffe and Withywood | Labour Party |
| Kirsty Tait | Hartcliffe and Withywood | Labour Party |
| Paul Goggin | Hartcliffe and Withywood | Labour Party |
| Bador Uddin | Henbury and Brentry | Conservative and Unionist |
| Mark Weston | Henbury and Brentry | Conservative and Unionist |
| Andrew Brown | Hengrove and Whitchurch Park | Liberal Democrats |
| Sarah Classick | Hengrove and Whitchurch Park | Liberal Democrats |
| Tim Kent | Hengrove and Whitchurch Park | Liberal Democrats |
| Ellie King | Hillfields | Labour Party |
| Kelvin Blake | Hillfields | Labour Party |
| Carole Johnson | Horfield | Labour Party |
| Tom Renhard | Horfield | Labour Party |
| Patrick McAllister | Hotwells and Harbourside | Green Party (E&W) |
| Cam Hayward | Knowle | Green Party (E&W) |
| Toby Wells | Knowle | Green Party (E&W) |
| Shona Jemphrey | Lawrence Hill | Green Party (E&W) |
| Yassin Mohamud | Lawrence Hill | Green Party (E&W) |
| David Wilcox | Lockleaze | Green Party (E&W) |
| Heather Mack | Lockleaze | Green Party (E&W) |
| Fi Hance | Redland | Green Party (E&W) |
| Martin Fodor | Redland | Green Party (E&W) |
| Kaz Self | Southmead | Labour Party |
| Kye Dudd | Southmead | Labour Party |
| Christine Townsend | Southville | Green Party (E&W) |
| Tony Dyer | Southville | Green Party (E&W) |
| Abi Finch | St George Central | Green Party (E&W) |
| Cara Lavan | St George Central | Green Party (E&W) |
| Fabian Breckels | St George Troopers Hill | Labour Party |
| Rob Bryher | St George West | Green Party (E&W) |
| Graham Morris | Stockwood | Conservative and Unionist |
| Jonathan Hucker | Stockwood | Conservative and Unionist |
| Henry Michallat | Stoke Bishop | Conservative and Unionist |
| John Goulandris | Stoke Bishop | Conservative and Unionist |
| Caroline Gooch | Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | Liberal Democrats |
| Nicholas Coombes | Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | Liberal Democrats |
| Stephen Williams | Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze | Liberal Democrats |
| Ed Plowden | Windmill Hill | Green Party (E&W) |
| Lisa Stone | Windmill Hill | Green Party (E&W) |
Local figures
Download local figures (CSV)Each table has its own date, unit and source. Census categories can contain subcategories. Do not add all rows together. Residents, households and electors are different measures.
Population by ageMid-2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| All ages | 495,260 |
| Under 16 | 78,961 |
| Age 16 to 64 | 353,243 |
| Age 65 and over | 63,056 |
Population history2011–2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 428,074 |
| 2012 | 433,264 |
| 2013 | 438,984 |
| 2014 | 443,834 |
| 2015 | 451,790 |
| 2016 | 459,588 |
| 2017 | 463,113 |
| 2018 | 467,026 |
| 2019 | 469,920 |
| 2020 | 471,851 |
| 2021 | 471,285 |
| 2022 | 479,802 |
| 2023 | 486,729 |
| 2024 | 494,225 |
| 2025 | 495,260 |
Census residentsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Residence type: Total | 472,465 |
| Residence type: Lives in a household | 457,848 |
| Residence type: Lives in a communal establishment | 14,617 |
Population densityCensus 2021
Unit: people per square kilometre. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people per square kilometre |
|---|---|
| Population Density: Persons per square kilometre | 4,308.1 |
Census age groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Age: Total | 472,468 |
| Age: Aged 4 years and under | 25,942 |
| Age: Aged 5 to 9 years | 26,764 |
| Age: Aged 10 to 14 years | 25,574 |
| Age: Aged 15 to 19 years | 29,621 |
| Age: Aged 20 to 24 years | 47,538 |
| Age: Aged 25 to 29 years | 44,399 |
| Age: Aged 30 to 34 years | 43,857 |
| Age: Aged 35 to 39 years | 37,767 |
| Age: Aged 40 to 44 years | 31,241 |
| Age: Aged 45 to 49 years | 27,070 |
| Age: Aged 50 to 54 years | 26,354 |
| Age: Aged 55 to 59 years | 25,043 |
| Age: Aged 60 to 64 years | 20,538 |
| Age: Aged 65 to 69 years | 16,891 |
| Age: Aged 70 to 74 years | 15,979 |
| Age: Aged 75 to 79 years | 11,315 |
| Age: Aged 80 to 84 years | 8,166 |
| Age: Aged 85 years and over | 8,409 |
Household numbersCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Number of households: Number of households | 191,638 |
Accommodation typeCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Accommodation type: Total: All households | 191,638 |
| Accommodation type: Detached | 11,550 |
| Accommodation type: Semi-detached | 51,061 |
| Accommodation type: Terraced | 61,440 |
| Accommodation type: In a purpose-built block of flats or tenement | 42,039 |
| Accommodation type: Part of a converted or shared house, including bedsits | 19,494 |
| Accommodation type: Part of another converted building, for example, former school, church or warehouse | 3,490 |
| Accommodation type: In a commercial building, for example, in an office building, hotel or over a shop | 2,380 |
| Accommodation type: A caravan or other mobile or temporary structure | 184 |
Housing tenureCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Tenure of household: Total: All households | 191,638 |
| Tenure of household: Owned | 103,420 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns outright | 48,199 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns with a mortgage or loan | 55,221 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership | 1,656 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership: Shared ownership | 1,656 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented | 35,879 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Rents from council or Local Authority | 24,977 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Other social rented | 10,902 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented | 50,213 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Private landlord or letting agency | 46,271 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Other private rented | 3,942 |
| Tenure of household: Lives rent free | 470 |
Economic activityCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Economic activity status: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 389,708 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students) | 237,400 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment | 227,604 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Employee | 191,546 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Part-time | 46,923 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Full-time | 144,623 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed with employees | 4,666 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 1,130 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 3,536 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed without employees | 31,392 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 13,878 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 17,514 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): Unemployed | 9,796 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student | 15,252 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment | 10,906 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Employee | 9,726 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Part-time | 8,044 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Full-time | 1,682 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed with employees | 83 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 58 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 25 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed without employees | 1,097 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 973 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 124 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: Unemployed | 4,346 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive | 137,056 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Retired | 56,502 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Student | 38,164 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Looking after home or family | 15,014 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Long-term sick or disabled | 16,350 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Other | 11,026 |
QualificationsCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Highest level of qualification: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 389,708 |
| Highest level of qualification: No qualifications | 56,657 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 29,350 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 2 qualifications | 41,789 |
| Highest level of qualification: Apprenticeship | 15,282 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 3 qualifications | 73,981 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 4 qualifications and above | 164,106 |
| Highest level of qualification: Other qualifications | 8,543 |
General healthCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| General health: Total: All usual residents | 472,465 |
| General health: Very good health | 240,060 |
| General health: Good health | 154,643 |
| General health: Fair health | 54,311 |
| General health: Bad health | 18,032 |
| General health: Very bad health | 5,419 |
DisabilityCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Disability: Total: All usual residents | 472,466 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act | 81,159 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a lot | 32,444 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a little | 48,715 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act | 391,307 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: Has long term physical or mental health condition but day-to-day activities are not limited | 33,272 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: No long term physical or mental health conditions | 358,035 |
Ethnic groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Ethnic group: Total: All usual residents | 472,467 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 31,269 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Bangladeshi | 2,616 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Chinese | 5,466 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Indian | 8,302 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Pakistani | 9,064 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Other Asian | 5,821 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 27,890 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: African | 18,149 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Caribbean | 6,803 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Other Black | 2,938 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 21,116 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian | 5,556 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black African | 2,621 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean | 7,714 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5,225 |
| Ethnic group: White | 383,142 |
| Ethnic group: White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 338,452 |
| Ethnic group: White: Irish | 4,288 |
| Ethnic group: White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 273 |
| Ethnic group: White: Roma | 966 |
| Ethnic group: White: Other White | 39,163 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group | 9,050 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Arab | 2,540 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Any other ethnic group | 6,510 |
ReligionCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Religion: Total: All usual residents | 472,465 |
| Religion: No religion | 242,864 |
| Religion: Christian | 152,126 |
| Religion: Buddhist | 2,710 |
| Religion: Hindu | 3,545 |
| Religion: Jewish | 1,228 |
| Religion: Muslim | 31,776 |
| Religion: Sikh | 2,247 |
| Religion: Other religion | 3,546 |
| Religion: Not answered | 32,423 |
Net service spending history2017–18 to 2025–26
Unit: GBP thousands. Source and definitions. Cash terms; no adjustment for inflation. Only submitted returns with this exact council code are included.
| Measure | GBP thousands |
|---|---|
| 2017–18 | 622,690 |
| 2018–19 | 640,351 |
| 2019–20 | 603,474 |
| 2020–21 | 673,259 |
| 2021–22 | 736,686 |
| 2022–23 | 775,512 |
| 2023–24 | 769,651 |
| 2024–25 | 878,773 |
| 2025–26 | 934,691 |
Net spending by service2025–26
Unit: GBP thousands. Source and definitions. Negative net expenditure means income exceeds expenditure in this line. Zero can reflect a service delivered by another tier.
| Measure | GBP thousands |
|---|---|
| Education | 352,077 |
| Highways and transport | -12,197 |
| Children’s social care | 163,732 |
| Adult social care | 245,693 |
| Public health | 44,587 |
| Housing (general fund only) | 33,458 |
| Culture and related services | 17,782 |
| Environment and regulation | 55,556 |
| Planning and development | 11,737 |
| Police | 0 |
| Fire and rescue | 0 |
| Central services | 22,266 |
| Other services | 0 |
| Total service expenditure | 934,691 |
GDP history (archived release)1998–2019
Unit: GBP millions. Source and definitions. Historic economic output at current market prices. This is an old release, not a current local economy estimate.
| Measure | GBP millions |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 6,951 |
| 1999 | 7,240 |
| 2000 | 7,649 |
| 2001 | 8,235 |
| 2002 | 8,616 |
| 2003 | 9,054 |
| 2004 | 9,596 |
| 2005 | 9,864 |
| 2006 | 10,423 |
| 2007 | 11,195 |
| 2008 | 11,595 |
| 2009 | 11,900 |
| 2010 | 12,411 |
| 2011 | 12,541 |
| 2012 | 12,817 |
| 2013 | 13,231 |
| 2014 | 13,968 |
| 2015 | 14,469 |
| 2016 | 15,407 |
| 2017 | 16,301 |
| 2018 | 16,295 |
| 2019 | 16,930 |
English deprivation2025
Unit: rank. Source and definitions.
| Measure | rank |
|---|---|
| Rank of average IMD score | 110 |
Neighbourhood deprivation2025
Unit: percent. Source and definitions.
| Measure | percent |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhoods in England’s most deprived 10% | 11.2% |
Band D council tax2026–27
Unit: GBP. Source and definitions. Area averages. Your address, tax band and discounts determine your bill. Source notes:
| Measure | GBP |
|---|---|
| Full area bill, including local and major precepts | £2,713.68 |
| This council, excluding parish precepts | £2,310.05 |
| This council, including parish precepts | £2,310.05 |
| County or Greater London Authority precept | £0.00 |
| Police precept | £308.20 |
| Fire precept | £95.43 |
| Combined authority precept | £0.00 |
Council tax requirement2026–27
Unit: GBP. Source and definitions. This is the amount raised through council tax, not total council spending.
| Measure | GBP |
|---|---|
| Council requirement, excluding parish precepts | £316,543,841.00 |
| Parish precepts | £0.00 |
About the data
We use ONS boundaries, published election results, Open Council Data seat and member records, and official population, census and local finance statistics. Each table shows its date. Read about the sources, coverage and methods.
