The figures have been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and are based on the woman’s estimated date of conception and area of usual residence. The list is ordered by the proportion of conceptions that led to an abortion, starting with the highest.
Here are the 8 areas of the South West ranked from the highest proportion to the lowest.
1. Bristol 30.5%
Bristol 30.5% | Julian James/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images Photo: Julian James/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images
2. Somerset 28.2%
Somerset 28.2% | Google
3. Bath & North East Somerset 26.8%
Bath & North East Somerset 26.8% | The Roman Baths via Google Maps
4. Swindon 26.8%
Swindon 26.8% | Google
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