Wetherspoons capital of the UK

Wetherspoons capital of the UK

• New data has named Mole Valley the Wetherspoons capital of the UK 
• Uttlesford and East Devon tie for second, whilst Monmouthshire is third 
• The number of Wetherspoons were compared to the population to create the ranking 

A new study, released just in time for summer, has revealed the Wetherspoon capitals of the UK, with Mole Valley taking a surprising first place.  

QR Code Generator examined the locations of every Wetherspoon in the UK and compared them against the area’s population. Figures for the number of Wetherspoons per 100,000 residents were then obtained to create the final ranking.  

Mole Valley has been crowned the Wetherspoons capital of the UK, with a whopping 5.7 Spoons for every 100,000 residents. That’s an increase of 76% compared to Uttlesford and East Devon who are next on the list.  

Mid-way between London and the Sussex coast, Mole Valley is a beautiful part of Surrey. Over 90% of the district is countryside; surprising then, that it is home to five Wetherspoons.  

With a population of just 87,769, the smallest featured on the list, Mole Valley might be the perfect quiet getaway this summer if you’re looking for cheap drinks surrounded by natural beauty.  

Uttlesford and East Devon rank second, both having 3.24 Wetherspoons per 100,000 people.  

Located in north-west Essex, Uttlesford has a population of 92,578, the second smallest on the list, and has three Wetherspoons to choose from. It’s in close proximity to London and has plenty of transport links, making it perfect for a Spoons afternoon out.  

In comparison, East Devon has a much larger population of 154,500 and boasts five Wetherspoons. Although it may be further away for some, the miles of beautiful coastline and lure of plenty of budget-friendly drink options available makes it an excellent choice for a staycation.  

The third Wetherspoons capital of the UK is Monmouthshire, with 3.2 Spoons for every 100,000 residents.  

Located in the south-east of Wales, 93,886 people live in Monmouthshire. With three Wetherspoons to choose from, you can wash your countryside walk down with a beverage of choice that won’t break the bank.  

Staffordshire Moorlands ranks fourth, with 3.13 Wetherspoons per 100,000 people.  

Home to Alton Towers, the largest theme park in the UK, Staffordshire Moorlands has a population of 95,899 and three Wetherspoons. If you’re looking for an afternoon of thrills and affordable drinks, this is the place to visit. 

North Devon is fifth, with 2.98 Wetherspoons for every 100,000 residents.  

With a population of 100,505, North Devon is a slightly quieter, yet just as beautiful option, compared to East Devon. There are three Wetherspoons located here, making it another great option this summer. 

Cannock Chase is a close sixth, with 2.97 Spoons per 100,000 people. Located in Staffordshire, in the West Midlands, Cannock Chase has three Wetherspoons to choose from and a population of 101,140. 

Portsmouth is the first of the larger areas on the list, ranking seventh with 2.88 Wetherspoons for every 100,000 residents. The south coast city has six Wetherspoons for its 208,420 inhabitants to enjoy.  

In eighth is Broxtowe, with 2.68 Wetherspoons per 100,000 people. Just west of the city of Nottingham, Broxtowe has three Spoons and 112,113 residents. 

South Ribble ranks ninth, with 2.67 Wetherspoons for every 100,000 locals. Situated in Lancashire with a population of 112,166, there are three Wetherspoons to choose from. 

Wyre is tenth, home to 2.61 Spoons for every 100,000 inhabitants. Near Blackpool on the coast of Lancashire, 114,809 people live in Wyre and there are three Wetherspoons.  

Rank	Area	Number of Wetherspoons per 100,000 residents
1	Mole Valley	5.7
2	Uttlesford East Devon	3.24
3	Monmouthshire	3.2
4	Staffordshire Moorlands	3.13
5	North Devon	2.98
6	Cannock Chase	2.97
7	Portsmouth	2.88
8	Broxtowe	2.68
9	South Ribble	2.67
10	Wyre	2.61

 

 

Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator PRO S.L has commented on the findings: 

“There is no doubt that Wetherspoons is considered somewhat of a landmark in the UK. 

 “It is popular with all ages and has a range of reasonably priced alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as budget food options.  

“If you’re a Spoons lover looking for staycation inspiration, or the ultimate Wetherspoons night out this summer, this list has some of the best options available to you.” 

ENDS 

If using the insights from this press release, please credit link https://qrfy.com has they have conducted the research.  

Methodology 

Sources: 

• The Pantry Larder Spoons Map 
• Office for National Statistics 

The number of Wetherspoons in each UK area was counted and divided by their respective area’s 100,000 population to give the number of Wetherspoons per 100,000 residents. 

Only the areas with at least three Wetherspoons and a population of more than 80,000 were included in the ranking.  

Full Ranking 

Rank	Area	Number of Wetherspoons per 100,000 residents
1	Mole Valley	5.7
2	Uttlesford   & East Devon	3.24
3	Monmouthshire	3.2
4	Staffordshire Moorlands	3.13
5	North Devon	2.98
6	Cannock Chase	2.97
7	Portsmouth	2.88
8	Broxtowe	2.68
9	South Ribble	2.67
10	Wyre	2.61
11	Scottish Borders	2.57
12	Gwynedd  & Gedling	2.55
13	Canterbury	2.54
14	Calderdale	2.41
15	Westminster	2.37
16	Ashfield	2.36
17	Camden	2.29
18	Newcastle upon Tyne	2.28
19	North Ayrshire	2.25
20	Stafford	2.16
21	Torbay  & Cardiff	2.15
22	Nottingham	2.13
23	Blackpool	2.12
24	South Kesteven  & Norwich	2.08
25	Gateshead	2.02
26	Liverpool	2.01
27	Swale	1.94
28	Flintshire	1.93
29	Plymouth	1.87
30	Wirral	1.86
31	Northumberland  & Dudley	1.85
32	Oxford  & Solihull	1.84
33	Leeds  & Cumberland	1.82
34	Salford	1.80
35	Kingston upon Thames	1.78
36	Sheffield	1.77
37	Cornwall	1.74
38	South Gloucestershire	1.70
39	Trafford	1.69
40	West Suffolk	1.65
41	Huntingdonshire	1.63
42	Charnwood  & Hammersmith and Fulham	1.62
43	Bexley  & Hillingdon	1.61
44	North Yorkshire  & Southwark	1.60
45	Herefordshire, County of  & Carmarthenshire	1.59
46	Southampton	1.58
47	Dorset	1.57
48	Somerset	1.56
49	Birmingham	1.55
50	Shropshire	1.53
51	Stockton-on-Tees	1.50
52	Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole	1.49
53	East Riding of Yorkshire  & Sunderland	1.44
54	Sutton	1.43
55	Sefton	1.42
56	Manchester	1.41
57	Wakefield	1.40
58	Cheshire West and Chester  & Peterborough  &  North Northamptonshire	1.38
59	North Somerset	1.37
60	Islington  &  City of Edinburgh  &  Wiltshire	1.36
61	Lewisham	1.34
62	County Durham	1.33
	Rochdale  &  Westmorland and Furness	1.32
63	Swindon	1.27
64	Bristol, City of	1.25
65	Swansea	1.24
66	Enfield  &  Barnsley  &  Wandsworth	1.22
67	Bromley	1.21
68	Wigan	1.20
69	Sandwell	1.16
70	Harrow	1.15
71	Havering	1.13
72	Coventry  &  Wolverhampton	1.12
73	Waltham Forest	1.09
74	Brighton and Hove	1.08
75	Medway	1.06
76	Walsall	1.05
77	Greenwich  &  Milton Keynes	1.03
78	Central Bedfordshire	1.00
79	Cheshire East	0.98
80	Redbridge  &  Doncaster  &  Glasgow City	0.96
81	Lambeth	0.95
82	Tower Hamlets  &  South Lanarkshire	0.92
83	Kirklees	0.91
84	Bradford	0.90
85	North Lanarkshire  &  Brent	0.88
86	Ealing  &  Fife	0.81
87	Leicester	0.80
88	Croydon	0.76
89	Buckinghamshire	0.71