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Gender & Sexual Orientation
Windmill Wood, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP6 5QY
HP6 5QY
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 HP6 5QY. 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
Census 2021 reports that 47.7% of residents in the postcode HP6 5QY are male, and 52.3% are female. This rate is lower than compared to the national average across England & Wales, where 51% are male, with a difference of -6.5%.
47.7%
-6.5%Category | HP6 5QY* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 344 | 9,278,065 | 56,490,048 |
Male | 164 (47.7%) | 4,738,825 (51.1%) | 28,833,712 (51.0%) |
Female | 180 (52.3%) | 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 Census 2021, 94.1% of people in this local authority area report having the same gender identity as their birth record. This is compared to 93.5% for England and Wales.
The data includes transgender categories, such as trans women, trans men, and other identities.
*Gender identity data from Census 2021 is limited to the local authority level for confidentiality reasons.
94.1%
Percentage of people that have the same gender as the one recorded at birth.
Category | HP6 5QY* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 443,395 | 7,554,580 | 46,006,958 |
Same as birth | 417,272 (94.1%) | 7,110,048 (94.1%) | 43,002,331 (93.5%) |
Different no identity | 713 (0.2%) | 13,504 (0.2%) | 113,760 (0.2%) |
Trans woman | 342 (0.1%) | 6,691 (0.1%) | 45,684 (0.1%) |
Trans man | 336 (0.1%) | 6,735 (0.1%) | 46,513 (0.1%) |
Non-binary | 203 (0.0%) | 5,149 (0.1%) | 28,710 (0.1%) |
Other | 125 (0.0%) | 2,748 (0.0%) | 17,177 (0.0%) |
Not answered | 24,404 (5.5%) | 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 data reveals that 1% of people in this local authority area identified as gay or lesbian. This compares to 1.5% across England and Wales who also identify as gay or lesbian.
*Due to the sensitive nature of the data, and to protect privacy, Census 2021 figures on sexual orientation are available only at local authority levels.
1%
Percentage of people HP6 5QY who are gay or lesbian.
Category | HP6 5QY* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 443,395 | 7,554,581 | 46,006,957 |
Straight or Heterosexual | 402,282 (90.7%) | 6,787,148 (89.8%) | 41,114,478 (89.4%) |
Gay or Lesbian | 4,442 (1.0%) | 112,033 (1.5%) | 709,704 (1.5%) |
Bisexual | 4,060 (0.9%) | 97,831 (1.3%) | 591,690 (1.3%) |
Other | 1,182 (0.3%) | 25,112 (0.3%) | 158,357 (0.3%) |
Not answered | 31,429 (7.1%) | 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 - E00089628), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (HP6 5QY) 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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