North Somerset vs Somerset
A side-by-side comparison of the North Somerset and Somersetlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Somerset is the more populous; council tax is lower in North Somerset; North Somerset has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| North Somerset | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 216,734 | 571,548 |
| Density | 580/km² | — |
| Deprivation | 6% in most-deprived 10% | — |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,491 | £2,561 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 93% | 72% |
| Aged under 16 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 16–64 | 58% | 58% |
| Aged 65+ | 24% | 25% |