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Gender & Sexual Orientation
Moor St, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 8QQ
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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 ME8 8QQ. 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
The 2021 Census data indicates that 51.3% of residents in the postcode ME8 8QQ are male, while 48.7% are female. This percentage is roughly the same as compared to the England & Wales average, where 51% of the population is male, showing a difference of 0.6%.
51.3%
0.6%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 data shows that 94.2% of people in this local authority zone identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. This compares to 93.5% across England and Wales.
The data also includes transgender categories like trans woman, trans man, and other gender identities.
*For privacy purposes, gender identity statistics from Census 2021 are available only at the local authority level.
94.2%
Percentage of people that have the same gender as the one recorded at birth.
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
According to the 2021 Census, 1.3% of individuals in this local authority area reported being gay or lesbian. This is in comparison to 1.5% across England and Wales.
*For privacy reasons, Census 2021 data on sexual orientation is only available at local authority levels.
1.3%
Percentage of people ME8 8QQ who are gay or lesbian.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00081391), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (ME8 8QQ) 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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