Weddings in Gloucestershire 2013 – Statistics

Gloucestershire

Following the success of the English Wedding Infographic we released earlier this year, here at The Wedding Secret we’ve been working through statistics from our local areas, next up – Gloucestershire!

Located in the South West of England, as well as encompassing the Cotswold Hills, River Severn and the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire contains the picturesque towns of Cheltenham and Tewkesbury.

Further Reading: If you’re looking to get married in Gloucestershire, browse our selection of venues here

Weddings in Gloucestershire

(Data has been gathered from the office of national statistics)

In the last statistical year, there were 4,726 marriages in Gloucestershire.

10 Years of Weddings in Gloucestershire

For every 1000 people in England, on average there are 4.3 weddings, for every 1000 people in Gloucestershire, there are 5.5!

Wedding Popularity in Gloucestershire

This makes Gloucestershire the 20th most popular area to marry in England (out of 119), with an average of 26% more weddings!

Surely this is down to the areas outstanding selection of exquisite wedding venues, and surrounding countryside.

Wedding Ceremonies in Gloucestershire

On average, Gloucestershire conducts 2% less civil ceremonies than other parts of the country, implying that this area is slightly less religious.

Gloucestershire Marriage Trends

Gloucestershire has 4.1% more married couples living in the area, and a 4.1% smaller single population.

Marriage Demographics in Gloucestershire

As demonstrated in the graph above, Gloucestershire has less young people than the average English county, which perhaps explains the low percentage of single people living in the area.

Population Density of Gloucestershire

Although it is one of England’s most populous counties, Gloucestershire is actually one of the least densely populated (99th out of 119). This is explained by it’s vast amount of scenic countryside, which is perhaps why so many people want to marry here!

Please Share!

Please Share! If you liked some of the statistics and information that we’ve shared with you, then please help spread the word. You can view the original infographic here, or click one of the social media icons above.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Related Posts

Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel.

Back To Top