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Gender & Sexual Orientation
Pilgrims Way, Dartford DA1 1QA
DA1 1QADartford
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 DA1 1QA. 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 shows that 50.6% of individuals in the postcode DA1 1QA are male, while 49.4% are female. This figure is roughly the same as compared to the national figures for England & Wales, where 51% are male, a difference of -0.8%.
50.6%
-0.8%Category | DA1 1QA* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 344 | 9,278,065 | 56,490,048 |
Male | 174 (50.6%) | 4,738,825 (51.1%) | 28,833,712 (51.0%) |
Female | 170 (49.4%) | 4,539,240 (48.9%) | 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
According to the 2021 Census, 94.3% of people in this local authority zone have a gender identity consistent with their sex assigned at birth. This compares with 93.5% across England and Wales.
The census data also includes transgender identities, such as trans women, trans men, and other non-binary identities.
*For confidentiality reasons, gender identity data from Census 2021 is available only at the local authority level.
94.3%
Percentage of people that have the same gender as the one recorded at birth.
Category | DA1 1QA* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 90,698 | 7,554,580 | 46,006,958 |
Same as birth | 85,515 (94.3%) | 7,110,048 (94.1%) | 43,002,331 (93.5%) |
Different no identity | 221 (0.2%) | 13,504 (0.2%) | 113,760 (0.2%) |
Trans woman | 105 (0.1%) | 6,691 (0.1%) | 45,684 (0.1%) |
Trans man | 85 (0.1%) | 6,735 (0.1%) | 46,513 (0.1%) |
Non-binary | 33 (0.0%) | 5,149 (0.1%) | 28,710 (0.1%) |
Other | 26 (0.0%) | 2,748 (0.0%) | 17,177 (0.0%) |
Not answered | 4,713 (5.2%) | 409,705 (5.4%) | 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
Census 2021 indicates that 1.2% of the population in this local authority zone identified as gay or lesbian. This compares with 1.5% across England and Wales.
*Sexual orientation data from Census 2021 is only available at the local authority level to protect individual privacy.
1.2%
Percentage of people DA1 1QA who are gay or lesbian.
Category | DA1 1QA* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 90,698 | 7,554,581 | 46,006,957 |
Straight or Heterosexual | 82,718 (91.2%) | 6,787,148 (89.8%) | 41,114,478 (89.4%) |
Gay or Lesbian | 1,047 (1.2%) | 112,033 (1.5%) | 709,704 (1.5%) |
Bisexual | 822 (0.9%) | 97,831 (1.3%) | 591,690 (1.3%) |
Other | 177 (0.2%) | 25,112 (0.3%) | 158,357 (0.3%) |
Not answered | 5,934 (6.5%) | 532,457 (7.0%) | 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 - E00122538), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (DA1 1QA) 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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