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OL5 9FFTameside
Explore the rich diversity of OL5 9FF, 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
According to the 2021 Census, 84.6% of people in OL5 9FF identified as 'White' (English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish). This percentage compares with the England and Wales average of 81%, who were classified as having white ethnicity.
This reflects a balance of factors that mirror national trends. Areas like OL5 9FF often represent a microcosm of the broader population, with neither an overwhelming presence of any one ethnic group nor the specific historical and economic influences that lead to significant deviations from the national average.
84.6%
4.4%Percentage of people whose ethnic group is 'white'.
Category | OL5 9FF* | North West | England & Wales |
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Total | 175 | 7,417,398 | 56,490,048 |
Asian | 14 (8.0%) | 622,685 (8.4%) | 5,426,392 (9.6%) |
Bangladeshi | 0 (0.0%) | 60,859 (0.8%) | 629,567 (1.1%) |
Chinese | 0 (0.0%) | 54,051 (0.7%) | 431,165 (0.8%) |
Indian | 11 (6.3%) | 140,413 (1.9%) | 1,843,248 (3.3%) |
Pakistani | 2 (1.1%) | 303,611 (4.1%) | 1,570,285 (2.8%) |
Other Asian | 1 (0.6%) | 63,751 (0.9%) | 952,127 (1.7%) |
Black | 1 (0.6%) | 173,918 (2.3%) | 2,381,724 (4.2%) |
Black African | 1 (0.6%) | 126,608 (1.7%) | 1,468,474 (2.6%) |
Black Caribbean | 0 (0.0%) | 25,919 (0.3%) | 619,419 (1.1%) |
Black Other | 0 (0.0%) | 21,391 (0.3%) | 293,831 (0.5%) |
Mixed | 6 (3.4%) | 163,245 (2.2%) | 1,669,378 (3.0%) |
White & Asian | 2 (1.1%) | 47,829 (0.6%) | 474,190 (0.8%) |
White & African | 0 (0.0%) | 30,011 (0.4%) | 241,528 (0.4%) |
White & Caribbean | 2 (1.1%) | 46,962 (0.6%) | 499,310 (0.9%) |
Other | 2 (1.1%) | 38,443 (0.5%) | 454,350 (0.8%) |
White | 148 (84.6%) | 6,347,394 (85.6%) | 45,783,401 (81.0%) |
White British | 142 (81.1%) | 6,019,385 (81.2%) | 41,540,791 (73.5%) |
White Irish | 1 (0.6%) | 61,422 (0.8%) | 494,251 (0.9%) |
White Gypsy or Traveller | 0 (0.0%) | 5,741 (0.1%) | 64,218 (0.1%) |
White Roma | 1 (0.6%) | 7,359 (0.1%) | 99,138 (0.2%) |
White Other | 4 (2.3%) | 253,487 (3.4%) | 3,585,003 (6.3%) |
Other | 6 (3.4%) | 110,156 (1.5%) | 1,229,153 (2.2%) |
Other Arab | 1 (0.6%) | 43,865 (0.6%) | 320,203 (0.6%) |
Other ethnic group | 5 (2.9%) | 66,291 (0.9%) | 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
Census 2021 reveals that 34.1% of individuals in OL5 9FF identify with Christianity, compared to the national average across England & Wales of 46.3%.
Postcodes with a lower percentage of Christians such as OL5 9FF 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.
34.1%
-26.3%Percentage of people who are Christian.
Category | OL5 9FF* | North West | England & Wales |
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Total | 173 | 7,417,397 | 56,490,048 |
No religion | 90 (52.0%) | 2,419,624 (32.6%) | 20,715,664 (36.7%) |
Christian | 59 (34.1%) | 3,895,779 (52.5%) | 26,167,899 (46.3%) |
Buddhist | 0 (0.0%) | 23,028 (0.3%) | 262,433 (0.5%) |
Hindu | 5 (2.9%) | 49,749 (0.7%) | 1,020,533 (1.8%) |
Jewish | 0 (0.0%) | 33,285 (0.4%) | 269,283 (0.5%) |
Muslim | 5 (2.9%) | 563,105 (7.6%) | 3,801,186 (6.7%) |
Sikh | 0 (0.0%) | 11,862 (0.2%) | 520,092 (0.9%) |
Other religion | 3 (1.7%) | 28,103 (0.4%) | 332,410 (0.6%) |
Not answered | 11 (6.4%) | 392,862 (5.3%) | 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 the Census 2021 show that 48% of people in OL5 9FF identify their nationality as 'British', compared to the England and Wales national average of 56.8% who say they are British.
A postcode such as OL5 9FF that has a lower percentage of people identifying as 'British' usually indicates a more ethnically diverse area, often in an urban centre, where there is a significant population of recent immigrants or people who identify with other nationalities. In these areas, residents might prefer to identify with their country of origin or a dual nationality, reflecting the multicultural nature of the community and the varied backgrounds of its inhabitants.
48%
-15.5%Percentage of people who identify as 'British'.
Category | OL5 9FF* | North West | England & Wales |
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Total: All usual residents | 173 | 7,417,397 | 56,490,048 |
British | 83 (48.0%) | 4,371,835 (58.9%) | 32,103,291 (56.8%) |
English | 37 (21.4%) | 1,116,163 (15.0%) | 8,615,437 (15.3%) |
English and British | 29 (16.8%) | 1,192,824 (16.1%) | 8,057,675 (14.3%) |
Welsh | 1 (0.6%) | 26,763 (0.4%) | 192,668 (0.3%) |
Welsh and British | 0 (0.0%) | 11,193 (0.2%) | 86,966 (0.2%) |
Other UK | 3 (1.7%) | 79,855 (1.1%) | 648,235 (1.1%) |
Scottish | 0 (0.0%) | 33,862 (0.5%) | 232,034 (0.4%) |
Scottish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 14,341 (0.2%) | 108,719 (0.2%) |
Northern Irish | 2 (1.2%) | 15,113 (0.2%) | 75,497 (0.1%) |
Northern Irish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 4,868 (0.1%) | 30,180 (0.1%) |
Cornish | 0 (0.0%) | 333 (0.0%) | 88,360 (0.2%) |
Cornish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 63 (0.0%) | 10,584 (0.0%) |
Other combination | 1 (0.6%) | 11,275 (0.2%) | 102,861 (0.2%) |
Irish | 1 (0.6%) | 35,407 (0.5%) | 290,790 (0.5%) |
Irish and UK | 0 (0.0%) | 6,546 (0.1%) | 60,290 (0.1%) |
Other identity | 19 (11.0%) | 488,038 (6.6%) | 5,338,962 (9.5%) |
Other and UK identity | 0 (0.0%) | 88,773 (1.2%) | 1,095,734 (1.9%) |
Non-UK | 20 (11.6%) | 523,445 (7.1%) | 5,629,752 (10.0%) |
UK and non-UK | 0 (0.0%) | 95,319 (1.3%) | 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, 91.6% of individuals in OL5 9FF 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.
A postcode such as OL5 9FF with an equal percentage of people whose main language is English (or Welsh in Wales) to the national average likely reflects a balanced demographic. This area probably has a mix of established British residents and a moderate level of linguistic diversity, aligning closely with the overall patterns seen across England and Wales.
91.6%
0.9%Percentage of people whose main language is English.
Category | OL5 9FF* | North West | England & Wales |
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Total | 167 | 7,178,371 | 54,686,091 |
Main language English | 153 (91.6%) | 6,697,979 (93.3%) | 49,652,172 (90.8%) |
Main language not English | 14 (8.4%) | 480,392 (6.7%) | 5,033,919 (9.2%) |
Not English: Speaks English very well | 8 (4.8%) | 184,921 (2.6%) | 2,212,300 (4.0%) |
Not English: Speaks English well | 4 (2.4%) | 178,299 (2.5%) | 1,803,439 (3.3%) |
Not English: Cannot speak English well | 2 (1.2%) | 98,318 (1.4%) | 861,288 (1.6%) |
Not English: Cannot speak English | 0 (0.0%) | 18,854 (0.3%) | 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 - E00030130), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (OL5 9FF) 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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