South West
Updated 31 Dec 2025 · Home Office 3,789 people on asylum support in South West
7 local authorities in this region. Rate of 6.4 per 10,000 residents. Average White British share: 82% (2021) projected to 57% by 2051. At roughly £150/person/day, asylum support in this region alone costs an estimated £207M per year.
Local authorities ranked by asylum seekers on support
1
Bristol, City of
879 17.8 72% → 43% 2 Swindon
515 21.1 74% → 26% 3 Plymouth
495 18.2 89% → 75% 4 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
450 11.0 82% → 56% 5 Gloucester
316 22.8 78% → 55% 6 Somerset
310 5.3 91% → 74% 7 Wiltshire
205 3.9 90% → 73% Click any area for the full profile. Rate = per 10,000 residents. WBI = White British Index (2021 → 2051 projected).