Our research finds that the number of migrants in Bristol – and EU migrants in particular – has increased significantly over recent decades. Migrants now make up 16 per cent of Bristol’s population – higher than the national average.
What impact has migration had on Bristol?
Migrants bring their cultureto the city, which has resulted in Bristol’s entertainmentand hospitality industriesbecoming world famous. The food industryis especially wide and varied, with the community becoming accepting of new cultures.
How many migrants are there in Bristol?
The proportion of the population who are not ‘White British’ has increased from 12% to 22% of the total population. In Bristol, there are now at least 45 religions, at least 187 countries of birth represented and at least 91 main languages spoken.
Why did people move to Bristol?
The growth of new industries in Bristol to process the goods meant new jobs, and people moved in to the city to find work. The city also grew because the increasing wealth from trade, including the slave trade, meant that there was money to invest in new buildings. Many new houses were built in streets and squares.
How has migration affected the UK?
A growth in population can put pressure on services, housing and infrastructure to provide for more people. Friction may develop between the host population and migrant groups, eg locals may feel they have missed out on job opportunities because of increased competition.
What challenges does Bristol face?
Bristol is constantly growing. These changes have created a number of challenges in Bristol, such as urban sprawl, derelict buildings, waste disposal, air pollution, social inequalities and housing pressure on the rural-urban fringe.
Where do most migrants to Bristol come from?
Migrants now make up 16 per cent of Bristol’s population – higher than the national average. New arrivals are particularly likely to be from the EU, including countries such as Spain, Romania and Italy.
Is Bristol a white area?
Bristol Demographics
White: 84.0% (77.9% White British, 0.9% White Irish, 0.1% Gypsy or Irish Travellers, 5.1% other white) Black: 6.0% (2.8% African, 1.6% Caribbean, 1.6% other black) Asian: 5.5% (1.5% Indian, 1.6% Pakistani, 0.5% Bangladeshi, 0.9% Chinese, 1.0% other Asian)
Why is Bristol so green?
Bristol is also the only city that has an energy company owned by the local council. Bristol Energy is the first energy company in the country to offer 100% green electricity and reinvest its profits back into local communities.
Is there poverty in Bristol?
The data for 2020/21 (released March 2022) states there are 15,300 children under 16 living in relative low-income families in Bristol, which is 17.8% of all children, lower than the UK average of 18.7% (figure 1). This figure is lower than the previous year (18.5%) but higher than 2018/19 (17.6%).
What is Bristol most known for?
Bristol is famous for
- Location.
- Sustainability.
- Creative industries.
- Friendly faces.
- Walkability.
- A thriving art scene.
- An abundance of nature. A buzzing city which is also calm, restorative and full of green spaces.
- Heritage. A starting place for early voyages of exploration to the New World.
What did Bristol used to be called?
The oldest recorded name given to Bristol was Caer Odor, meaning the city of the gap. Bristol then became known as Bricstow, from 1064 to 1204, with the Saxons thereafter changing the city’s name to Brcyg Stowe, referring to ‘a place by the bridge’.
How many people move to Bristol a year?
A total of 33,092 people moved to Bristol from elsewhere in the UK in the year to June 2020, while 33,282 moved away.
Which UK city has the most immigrants?
London
London has the largest number of migrants among all regions of the UK, 3,346,000 – or 37% of the UK’s total foreign-born population. In the year ending June 2021, India was – once again – the most common country of birth for migrants (896,000) in the UK.
What percentage of the UK is white?
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| Ethnicity | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,209,395 | 86.0 |
| White British | 45,134,686 | 80.5 |
| White Irish | 531,087 | 0.9 |
| White Gypsy/Traveller | 57,680 | 0.1 |
Is UK immigration too high?
The problem is that the current level of immigration into the UK is much too high. In the year to June 2022, there were 1.1 million visas granted to foreign nationals to come and live in the UK – by far the highest on record (and about equivalent to the population of Britain’s second largest city Birmingham).
What are environmental challenges facing Bristol?
Flooding. Resilience. Environmental Health, includes air and water quality, pollution, noise complaints and contaminated land. Green spaces.
Is Bristol England a good place to live?
Bristol was voted the UK’s happiest city according to a study conducted in 2019. In addition, the west country city regularly tops polls of the UK’s best places to live. The eighth-largest city in the UK, Bristol is a creative and multicultural metropolis.
How polluted is Bristol?
Bristol was found to have higher levels of PM2. 5 pollution than Liverpool and Greater Manchester, but a lower death rate which is partly because it is less densely populated.
Where are people from Bristol moving?
Here are the top 10 places which Bristol city dwellers are looking to move to:
- Banwell, North Somerset.
- Bulwark, Monmouthshire.
- Chepstow, Monmouthshire.
- Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire.
- Clevedon, North Somerset.
- Peasedown St. John, Somerset.
- St. Julians, Newport.
- Cam, Gloucestershire.
What population of Bristol is black?
Bristol’s White population can be further broken down into: White British (77.9%), White Other (5.1%), White Irish (0.9%) and White Gypsy/Irish Traveller (0.1%). Bristol’s Black population can be further broken down into: Black African (2.8%), Black Caribbean 1.6%) and Black Other (1.6%).