-
Census 2021 Data -
Homes & Property -
Law and Order -
Jobs & Economy -
Learning & Schools -
Essential Services -
Travel & Transport -
Local Amenities -
Leisure & Recreation -
Environment
Gender & Sexual Orientation
Princess Street, Ashton Under Lyne, Tameside, Greater Manchester
OL6 9QLTameside
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 9QL. 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
According to Census 2021 data, 52.6% of individuals in the postcode OL6 9QL are male, with 47.4% being female. This is roughly the same as in comparison to the figures for England & Wales, where 51% are male, marking a variance of 3.1%.
52.6%
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
As per Census 2021, 94.7% of the population in this local authority area have a gender identity that aligns with their sex recorded at birth. For England and Wales, this percentage is 93.5%.
The data also covers transgender identities, including trans women, trans men, and others.
*Census 2021 provides gender identity statistics only at the local authority level to protect anonymity.
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
The 2021 Census reveals that 1.8% of residents in this local authority area identify as gay or lesbian. Across England and Wales, this figure is 1.5%.
*To protect privacy, Census 2021 data on sexual orientation is available only at local authority levels.
1.8%
Percentage of people OL6 9QL who are gay or lesbian.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00030114), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (OL6 9QL) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
