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Nook Lane, Ashton Under Lyne, Tameside, Greater Manchester
OL6 9HQTameside
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 OL6 9HQ. 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
Data from the 2021 Census indicates that 49.4% of those living in the postcode OL6 9HQ are male, while 50.6% are female. This proportion is roughly the same as compared to the overall figure for England & Wales, where 51% are male, representing a variance of -3.1%.
49.4%
-3.1%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
The 2021 Census data shows that 94.7% of individuals in this local authority area identify with the gender assigned to them at birth. Across England and Wales, 93.5% have the same gender identity as their birth record.
This data includes transgender categories such as trans women, trans men, and other gender identities.
*Due to the sensitivity of this data, gender identity information is reported only at the local authority level in Census 2021.
94.7%
Percentage of people that have the same gender as the one recorded at birth.
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
As per the 2021 Census, 1.8% of people in this local authority area identify as gay or lesbian. Nationally, the corresponding figure is 1.5% across England and Wales.
*To safeguard anonymity, sexual orientation statistics from Census 2021 are restricted to local authority levels.
1.8%
Percentage of people OL6 9HQ who are gay or lesbian.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00030068), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (OL6 9HQ) 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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