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Gender & Sexual Orientation
Hawling, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
GL54 5TATewkesbury
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 GL54 5TA. 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 52.9% of residents in the postcode GL54 5TA are male, while 47.1% 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 3.7%.
52.9%
3.7%Category | GL54 5TA* | South West | England & Wales |
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Total | 223 | 5,701,186 | 56,490,048 |
Male | 118 (52.9%) | 2,911,551 (51.1%) | 28,833,712 (51.0%) |
Female | 105 (47.1%) | 2,789,635 (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, 94.9% 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.
94.9%
Percentage of people that have the same gender as the one recorded at birth.
Category | GL54 5TA* | South West | England & Wales |
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Total | 77,354 | 4,735,837 | 46,006,958 |
Same as birth | 73,431 (94.9%) | 4,451,316 (94.0%) | 43,002,331 (93.5%) |
Different no identity | 69 (0.1%) | 6,865 (0.1%) | 113,760 (0.2%) |
Trans woman | 60 (0.1%) | 3,752 (0.1%) | 45,684 (0.1%) |
Trans man | 42 (0.1%) | 3,700 (0.1%) | 46,513 (0.1%) |
Non-binary | 29 (0.0%) | 3,499 (0.1%) | 28,710 (0.1%) |
Other | 21 (0.0%) | 2,112 (0.0%) | 17,177 (0.0%) |
Not answered | 3,702 (4.8%) | 264,593 (5.6%) | 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 1.1% 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.
1.1%
Percentage of people GL54 5TA who are gay or lesbian.
Category | GL54 5TA* | South West | England & Wales |
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Total | 77,353 | 4,735,840 | 46,006,957 |
Straight or Heterosexual | 70,842 (91.6%) | 4,238,858 (89.5%) | 41,114,478 (89.4%) |
Gay or Lesbian | 875 (1.1%) | 67,500 (1.4%) | 709,704 (1.5%) |
Bisexual | 663 (0.9%) | 67,894 (1.4%) | 591,690 (1.3%) |
Other | 171 (0.2%) | 15,991 (0.3%) | 158,357 (0.3%) |
Not answered | 4,802 (6.2%) | 345,597 (7.3%) | 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 - E00169005), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (GL54 5TA) 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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