South West
Updated 31 Dec 2025 · Home Office 4,499 people on asylum support in South West
8 local authorities in this region. Rate of 7.6 per 10,000 residents. Average White British share: 84% (2021) projected to 62% by 2051. At roughly £150/person/day, asylum support in this region alone costs an estimated £246M per year.
Local authorities ranked by asylum seekers on support
1
Bristol, City of
1,108 22.4 72% → 43% 2 Swindon
562 23.0 74% → 25% 3 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
555 13.6 82% → 65% 4 Plymouth
513 18.9 89% → 73% 5 Gloucester
388 28.0 78% → 52% 6 Somerset
365 6.2 91% → 79% 7 East Devon
224 14.2 94% → 88% 8 Wiltshire
208 4.0 90% → 72% Click any area for the full profile. Rate = per 10,000 residents. WBI = White British Index (2021 → 2051 projected).