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Gender & Sexual Orientation
B65 0QPDudley
This section sheds light on the diverse identities and orientations that shape neighbourhoods. Explore data on gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation to gain a better understanding of people's identities in B65 0QP. These insights - which the ONS stress are 100% anonymised, reveal the fascintatin, evolving fabric of society and celebrate its diversity. Take a look at the data to see how your area compares.
Gender
Sex provides data on the distribution of the population based on gender. It usually categorises individuals as male or female. This table helps to quantify the gender balance within a given population or region. It can also be used to identify trends in gender distribution across different age groups or geographical areas.
Gender Distribution Breakdown
Data from the 2021 Census indicates that 53.4% of those living in the postcode B65 0QP are male, while 46.6% are female. This proportion is higher than compared to the overall figure for England & Wales, where 51% are male, representing a variance of 4.7%.
53.4%
4.7%Category | B65 0QP* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 609 | 5,950,757 | 56,490,048 |
Male | 325 (53.4%) | 3,023,193 (50.8%) | 28,833,712 (51.0%) |
Female | 284 (46.6%) | 2,927,564 (49.2%) | 27,656,336 (49.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Gender Identity
Gender Identity Detailed categorises individuals based on their self-reported gender identity, providing more detailed options than a binary male/female classification. This table provides insights into the diversity of gender identities within a given population, informing policies and services aimed at promoting inclusivity and supporting gender diversity. It helps to ensure that census data accurately reflects the experiences and identities of all individuals.
Gender Identity
According to Census 2021, 93.7% of people in this local authority area report having the same gender identity as their birth record. This is compared to 93.5% for England and Wales.
The data includes transgender categories, such as trans women, trans men, and other identities.
*Gender identity data from Census 2021 is limited to the local authority level for confidentiality reasons.
93.7%
Percentage of people that have the same gender as the one recorded at birth.
Category | B65 0QP* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 262,487 | 4,801,329 | 46,006,958 |
Same as birth | 245,978 (93.7%) | 4,471,807 (93.1%) | 43,002,331 (93.5%) |
Different no identity | 535 (0.2%) | 12,441 (0.3%) | 113,760 (0.2%) |
Trans woman | 199 (0.1%) | 4,648 (0.1%) | 45,684 (0.1%) |
Trans man | 195 (0.1%) | 4,916 (0.1%) | 46,513 (0.1%) |
Non-binary | 81 (0.0%) | 2,258 (0.0%) | 28,710 (0.1%) |
Other | 57 (0.0%) | 1,386 (0.0%) | 17,177 (0.0%) |
Not answered | 15,442 (5.9%) | 303,873 (6.3%) | 2,752,783 (6.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Sexual Orientation
Sexual Orientation Detailed categorises individuals based on their self-reported sexual orientation, providing more nuanced options than traditional binary classifications. This table provides insights into the diversity of sexual orientations within a given population, informing policies and services aimed at promoting inclusivity and supporting LGBTQ+ communities. It helps ensure that census data accurately reflects the experiences and identities of all individuals regarding their sexual orientation.
Sexual Orientation
Based on Census 2021 data, 1.2% of individuals in this local authority zone identify as gay or lesbian, in comparison to 1.5% across England and Wales.
*Due to the sensitive nature of the data, sexual orientation statistics from Census 2021 are only available at local authority levels.
1.2%
Percentage of people B65 0QP who are gay or lesbian.
Category | B65 0QP* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 262,488 | 4,801,329 | 46,006,957 |
Straight or Heterosexual | 238,192 (90.7%) | 4,316,682 (89.9%) | 41,114,478 (89.4%) |
Gay or Lesbian | 3,115 (1.2%) | 58,009 (1.2%) | 709,704 (1.5%) |
Bisexual | 2,172 (0.8%) | 50,983 (1.1%) | 591,690 (1.3%) |
Other | 528 (0.2%) | 13,539 (0.3%) | 158,357 (0.3%) |
Not answered | 18,481 (7.0%) | 362,116 (7.5%) | 3,432,728 (7.5%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00181923), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (B65 0QP) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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