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Middle Gate, Oldham, Greater Manchester
OL8 3ATOldham
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 OL8 3AT. 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 the 2021 Census, 47.7% of people in the postcode OL8 3AT are male, and 52.3% are female. This figure is lower than when compared to the England & Wales average, where 51% are male, showing a variance of -6.5%.
47.7%
-6.5%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 93.1% 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.
93.1%
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
Census 2021 data indicates that 1.2% of people in this local authority zone identify as gay or lesbian, while 1.5% of the population across England and Wales do the same.
*To ensure anonymity, sexual orientation data from Census 2021 is restricted to the local authority level.
1.2%
Percentage of people OL8 3AT who are gay or lesbian.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00027514), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (OL8 3AT) 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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