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Gender & Sexual Orientation
Woolwich Rd, London SE7 7AH
SE7 7APGreenwich
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 SE7 7AP. 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
Census 2021 reports that 53.4% of residents in the postcode SE7 7AP are male, and 46.6% are female. This rate is higher than compared to the national average across England & Wales, where 51% are male, with a difference of 4.7%.
53.4%
4.7%Category | SE7 7AP* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 290 | 8,799,728 | 56,490,048 |
Male | 155 (53.4%) | 4,531,622 (51.5%) | 28,833,712 (51.0%) |
Female | 135 (46.6%) | 4,268,106 (48.5%) | 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
Census 2021 shows that 92% of people in this local authority area identify with the gender listed on their birth record. Across England and Wales, this figure stands at 93.5%.
The data encompasses transgender categories, including trans women, trans men, and other gender identities.
*To ensure privacy, gender identity statistics from Census 2021 are reported at the local authority level only.
92%
Percentage of people that have the same gender as the one recorded at birth.
Category | SE7 7AP* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 229,747 | 7,103,987 | 46,006,958 |
Same as birth | 211,268 (92.0%) | 6,479,664 (91.2%) | 43,002,331 (93.5%) |
Different no identity | 981 (0.4%) | 32,753 (0.5%) | 113,760 (0.2%) |
Trans woman | 359 (0.2%) | 11,266 (0.2%) | 45,684 (0.1%) |
Trans man | 414 (0.2%) | 11,480 (0.2%) | 46,513 (0.1%) |
Non-binary | 175 (0.1%) | 5,407 (0.1%) | 28,710 (0.1%) |
Other | 102 (0.0%) | 3,457 (0.0%) | 17,177 (0.0%) |
Not answered | 16,448 (7.2%) | 559,960 (7.9%) | 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
As per the 2021 Census, 2.5% of people in this local authority area identify as gay or lesbian. Nationally, the corresponding figure is 1.5% across England and Wales.
*To safeguard anonymity, sexual orientation statistics from Census 2021 are restricted to local authority levels.
2.5%
Percentage of people SE7 7AP who are gay or lesbian.
Category | SE7 7AP* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 229,747 | 7,103,985 | 46,006,957 |
Straight or Heterosexual | 199,766 (87.0%) | 6,123,195 (86.2%) | 41,114,478 (89.4%) |
Gay or Lesbian | 5,685 (2.5%) | 158,760 (2.2%) | 709,704 (1.5%) |
Bisexual | 3,369 (1.5%) | 108,140 (1.5%) | 591,690 (1.3%) |
Other | 1,253 (0.5%) | 37,482 (0.5%) | 158,357 (0.3%) |
Not answered | 19,674 (8.6%) | 676,408 (9.5%) | 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 - E00008307), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (SE7 7AP) 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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