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BS15 3RSSouth Gloucestershire
Explore the rich diversity of BS15 3RS, with data on ethnicity, religion, and national identity. This section highlights the cultural, spiritual, and linguistic shape of the area, offering a deeper understanding of who lives there and how they identify. From ethnic groups to proficiency in English, these insights and analysis reveal the unique characteristics of the people who live here.
Ethnic Group
Ethnic Group categorises individuals in a population based on their self-identified ethnicity. It typically includes groups like White, Mixed, Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, and Other ethnic groups. This data provides a breakdown of the ethnic composition within a given region. It reflects the diversity and multicultural aspects of the population.
White Ethnicity Insights
Census 2021 statistics indicate that 95.1% of the population in BS15 3RS identified as 'White' (English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish). This is compared to the average for England and Wales, where 81% were recorded as having white ethnicity.
This reflects the historical, socio-economic, and geographical factors that shape the demographic makeup of this postcode area. BS15 3RS might also have older, more established communities with deep local roots, which tend to be less ethnically diverse than urban centres, where diversity is usually higher due to more recent migration and economic activity.
95.1%
17.4%Percentage of people whose ethnic group is 'white'.
Category | BS15 3RS* | South West | England & Wales |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 387 | 5,701,186 | 56,490,048 |
Asian | 2 (0.5%) | 159,184 (2.8%) | 5,426,392 (9.6%) |
Bangladeshi | 0 (0.0%) | 12,217 (0.2%) | 629,567 (1.1%) |
Chinese | 1 (0.3%) | 26,516 (0.5%) | 431,165 (0.8%) |
Indian | 0 (0.0%) | 58,847 (1.0%) | 1,843,248 (3.3%) |
Pakistani | 0 (0.0%) | 17,432 (0.3%) | 1,570,285 (2.8%) |
Other Asian | 1 (0.3%) | 44,172 (0.8%) | 952,127 (1.7%) |
Black | 0 (0.0%) | 69,614 (1.2%) | 2,381,724 (4.2%) |
Black African | 0 (0.0%) | 43,318 (0.8%) | 1,468,474 (2.6%) |
Black Caribbean | 0 (0.0%) | 17,226 (0.3%) | 619,419 (1.1%) |
Black Other | 0 (0.0%) | 9,070 (0.2%) | 293,831 (0.5%) |
Mixed | 17 (4.4%) | 114,074 (2.0%) | 1,669,378 (3.0%) |
White & Asian | 2 (0.5%) | 34,960 (0.6%) | 474,190 (0.8%) |
White & African | 4 (1.0%) | 15,644 (0.3%) | 241,528 (0.4%) |
White & Caribbean | 6 (1.6%) | 33,217 (0.6%) | 499,310 (0.9%) |
Other | 5 (1.3%) | 30,253 (0.5%) | 454,350 (0.8%) |
White | 368 (95.1%) | 5,309,608 (93.1%) | 45,783,401 (81.0%) |
White British | 341 (88.1%) | 5,008,149 (87.8%) | 41,540,791 (73.5%) |
White Irish | 8 (2.1%) | 31,698 (0.6%) | 494,251 (0.9%) |
White Gypsy or Traveller | 7 (1.8%) | 6,382 (0.1%) | 64,218 (0.1%) |
White Roma | 0 (0.0%) | 5,785 (0.1%) | 99,138 (0.2%) |
White Other | 12 (3.1%) | 257,594 (4.5%) | 3,585,003 (6.3%) |
Other | 0 (0.0%) | 48,706 (0.9%) | 1,229,153 (2.2%) |
Other Arab | 0 (0.0%) | 10,302 (0.2%) | 320,203 (0.6%) |
Other ethnic group | 0 (0.0%) | 38,404 (0.7%) | 908,950 (1.6%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Religion
Religion categorises individuals based on their religious affiliation or belief system. It captures data on various religions practised within a given population, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, and others. This table provides insights into the religious diversity of the population and the prevalence of different faiths within a specific region. It helps to understand the cultural and religious landscape, informing social policies and community services.
Christian Affiliation Census Crunch
According to Census 2021 data, 36.7% of people in BS15 3RS identify as Christian, compared to the England & Wales average of 46.3%.
Postcodes with a lower percentage of Christians such as BS15 3RS likely reflects an area with significant ethnic and religious diversity, often in an urban centre. Such areas may have higher numbers of people practicing other religions or identifying as non-religious. The cultural diversity and varying religious backgrounds of residents contribute to a lower proportion of those identifying as Christian compared to the national average.
36.7%
-20.7%Percentage of people who are Christian.
Category | BS15 3RS* | South West | England & Wales |
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Total | 387 | 5,701,186 | 56,490,048 |
No religion | 218 (56.3%) | 2,513,369 (44.1%) | 20,715,664 (36.7%) |
Christian | 142 (36.7%) | 2,635,872 (46.2%) | 26,167,899 (46.3%) |
Buddhist | 1 (0.3%) | 24,579 (0.4%) | 262,433 (0.5%) |
Hindu | 0 (0.0%) | 27,746 (0.5%) | 1,020,533 (1.8%) |
Jewish | 0 (0.0%) | 7,387 (0.1%) | 269,283 (0.5%) |
Muslim | 0 (0.0%) | 80,152 (1.4%) | 3,801,186 (6.7%) |
Sikh | 0 (0.0%) | 7,465 (0.1%) | 520,092 (0.9%) |
Other religion | 2 (0.5%) | 36,884 (0.6%) | 332,410 (0.6%) |
Not answered | 24 (6.2%) | 367,732 (6.5%) | 3,400,548 (6.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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National Identity
National Identity categorises individuals based on their self-identified national identity. It captures data on the national affiliations people feel, such as British, English, Scottish, Welsh, or others. This table provides insights into the diverse national identities within a given population, reflecting cultural and historical affiliations. It helps to understand the complex and evolving nature of national identity in a multicultural society.
British Identity Breakdown
Figures from Census 2021 reveal that 58.6% of people in BS15 3RS identify as 'British' by nationality, in contrast to the England and Wales national average of 56.8% who consider themselves British.
This suggests a balanced demographic mix. This area likely has a combination of long-established British residents and some ethnic diversity, but not to the extremes seen in highly diverse urban centres or more homogeneous rural areas. The population reflects a typical cross-section of the national identity trends.
58.6%
3.2%Percentage of people who identify as 'British'.
Category | BS15 3RS* | South West | England & Wales |
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Total: All usual residents | 391 | 5,701,188 | 56,490,048 |
British | 229 (58.6%) | 3,166,210 (55.5%) | 32,103,291 (56.8%) |
English | 56 (14.3%) | 965,891 (16.9%) | 8,615,437 (15.3%) |
English and British | 75 (19.2%) | 905,192 (15.9%) | 8,057,675 (14.3%) |
Welsh | 6 (1.5%) | 43,461 (0.8%) | 192,668 (0.3%) |
Welsh and British | 1 (0.3%) | 18,740 (0.3%) | 86,966 (0.2%) |
Other UK | 2 (0.5%) | 161,644 (2.8%) | 648,235 (1.1%) |
Scottish | 0 (0.0%) | 24,497 (0.4%) | 232,034 (0.4%) |
Scottish and British | 2 (0.5%) | 11,889 (0.2%) | 108,719 (0.2%) |
Northern Irish | 0 (0.0%) | 6,645 (0.1%) | 75,497 (0.1%) |
Northern Irish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 3,450 (0.1%) | 30,180 (0.1%) |
Cornish | 0 (0.0%) | 83,936 (1.5%) | 88,360 (0.2%) |
Cornish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 9,693 (0.2%) | 10,584 (0.0%) |
Other combination | 0 (0.0%) | 21,534 (0.4%) | 102,861 (0.2%) |
Irish | 5 (1.3%) | 17,499 (0.3%) | 290,790 (0.5%) |
Irish and UK | 0 (0.0%) | 5,535 (0.1%) | 60,290 (0.1%) |
Other identity | 14 (3.6%) | 331,255 (5.8%) | 5,338,962 (9.5%) |
Other and UK identity | 3 (0.8%) | 85,761 (1.5%) | 1,095,734 (1.9%) |
Non-UK | 19 (4.9%) | 348,754 (6.1%) | 5,629,752 (10.0%) |
UK and non-UK | 3 (0.8%) | 91,296 (1.6%) | 1,156,024 (2.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English categorises individuals based on their level of proficiency in the English language. It typically includes categories such as 'proficient,' 'limited proficiency,' and 'non-proficient.' This table helps to assess the language skills of different segments of the population, particularly those whose first language may not be English. It provides insights into the linguistic diversity and integration of communities within a given area.
English Speakers Spotlight
According to Census 2021, 97.3% of individuals in BS15 3RS speak English (or Welsh in Wales) as their main language, compared to the national average across England & Wales, where 90.8% report English as their primary language.
Postcodes such as BS15 3RS with a higher percentage of people whose main language is English (or Welsh in Wales) typically indicates an area with a long-established, predominantly British population and fewer recent immigrants. Such areas are often rural or suburban, where the community has deep roots and less linguistic diversity.
97.3%
7.2%Percentage of people whose main language is English.
Category | BS15 3RS* | South West | England & Wales |
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Total | 365 | 5,541,494 | 54,686,091 |
Main language English | 355 (97.3%) | 5,287,113 (95.4%) | 49,652,172 (90.8%) |
Main language not English | 10 (2.7%) | 254,381 (4.6%) | 5,033,919 (9.2%) |
Not English: Speaks English very well | 6 (1.6%) | 126,140 (2.3%) | 2,212,300 (4.0%) |
Not English: Speaks English well | 2 (0.5%) | 90,157 (1.6%) | 1,803,439 (3.3%) |
Not English: Cannot speak English well | 2 (0.5%) | 32,603 (0.6%) | 861,288 (1.6%) |
Not English: Cannot speak English | 0 (0.0%) | 5,481 (0.1%) | 156,892 (0.3%) |
* 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 - E00075383), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (BS15 3RS) 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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