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Gender & Sexual Orientation
Shortfield Lane, Fishtoft, Boston, Lincolnshire
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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 PE21 9SD. 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
As per Census 2021, 50.8% of people in the postcode PE21 9SD are male, and 49.2% are female. This is roughly the same as in comparison to the figures for England & Wales, where 51% are male, showing a variance of -0.4%.
50.8%
-0.4%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, 90.4% 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.
90.4%
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 indicates that 1% of the population in this local authority zone identified as gay or lesbian. This compares with 1.5% across England and Wales.
*Sexual orientation data from Census 2021 is only available at the local authority level to protect individual privacy.
1%
Percentage of people PE21 9SD who are gay or lesbian.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00131998), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (PE21 9SD) 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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