In 2011, the Taunton built-up area had a population of 60,479 compared with 110,187 for the surrounding borough of Taunton Deane. 91.6 per cent of Taunton's residents were White British in 2011 compared with 93.4 per cent for Taunton Deane. Taunton's ethnic composition is similar to that of the whole of South West England, which was 91.8 per cent White British in the same year. It is also average compared with other major towns in the same region including Poole and Plymouth. The larger urban area, which extends beyond the town's boundaries to include Monkton Heathfield, Norton Fitzwarren and Bathpool, had a 2011 population of 64,621.