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Gender & Sexual Orientation
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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 SO16 6YD. 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 51.2% of residents in the postcode SO16 6YD are male, while 48.8% 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 0.4%.
51.2%
0.4%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 92.3% 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.
92.3%
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
The 2021 Census data shows that 2% of people in this local authority area identify as gay or lesbian, compared to 1.5% for England and Wales.
*Given the sensitive nature of this information, Census 2021 only reports sexual orientation data at the local authority level.
2%
Percentage of people SO16 6YD who are gay or lesbian.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00087145), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (SO16 6YD) 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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