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Gender & Sexual Orientation
Brook Green, London W6 7BD
W6 7BDHammersmith and Fulham
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 W6 7BD. 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
According to the 2021 Census, 52.6% of people in the postcode W6 7BD are male, and 47.4% are female. This figure is roughly the same as when compared to the England & Wales average, where 51% are male, showing a variance of 3.1%.
52.6%
3.1%Category | W6 7BD* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 333 | 8,799,728 | 56,490,048 |
Male | 175 (52.6%) | 4,531,622 (51.5%) | 28,833,712 (51.0%) |
Female | 158 (47.4%) | 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
The 2021 Census indicates that 91.5% of individuals in this local authority zone identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. Nationally, across England and Wales, this figure is 93.5%.
The data also accounts for transgender categories, including trans women, trans men, and other gender identities.
*To maintain anonymity, gender identity statistics from Census 2021 are reported only at the local authority level.
91.5%
Percentage of people that have the same gender as the one recorded at birth.
Category | W6 7BD* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 154,627 | 7,103,987 | 46,006,958 |
Same as birth | 141,488 (91.5%) | 6,479,664 (91.2%) | 43,002,331 (93.5%) |
Different no identity | 526 (0.3%) | 32,753 (0.5%) | 113,760 (0.2%) |
Trans woman | 214 (0.1%) | 11,266 (0.2%) | 45,684 (0.1%) |
Trans man | 211 (0.1%) | 11,480 (0.2%) | 46,513 (0.1%) |
Non-binary | 111 (0.1%) | 5,407 (0.1%) | 28,710 (0.1%) |
Other | 59 (0.0%) | 3,457 (0.0%) | 17,177 (0.0%) |
Not answered | 12,018 (7.8%) | 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
The 2021 Census reveals that 3.1% of residents in this local authority area identify as gay or lesbian. Across England and Wales, this figure is 1.5%.
*To protect privacy, Census 2021 data on sexual orientation is available only at local authority levels.
3.1%
Percentage of people W6 7BD who are gay or lesbian.
Category | W6 7BD* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 154,627 | 7,103,985 | 46,006,957 |
Straight or Heterosexual | 131,392 (85.0%) | 6,123,195 (86.2%) | 41,114,478 (89.4%) |
Gay or Lesbian | 4,825 (3.1%) | 158,760 (2.2%) | 709,704 (1.5%) |
Bisexual | 2,714 (1.8%) | 108,140 (1.5%) | 591,690 (1.3%) |
Other | 681 (0.4%) | 37,482 (0.5%) | 158,357 (0.3%) |
Not answered | 15,015 (9.7%) | 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 - E00009334), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (W6 7BD) 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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