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Sandy Road, Narborough, King's Lynn, Breckland, Norfolk
PE32 1WFBreckland
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 PE32 1WF. 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
Census 2021 reveals that 51.1% of individuals living in the postcode PE32 1WF are male, with the remaining 48.9% being female. This contrasts with the national figures across England & Wales, where 51% are male, a difference of 0.2%.
51.1%
0.2%Category | PE32 1WF* | East of England | England & Wales |
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Total | 423 | 6,335,074 | 56,490,048 |
Male | 216 (51.1%) | 3,228,097 (51.0%) | 28,833,712 (51.0%) |
Female | 207 (48.9%) | 3,106,977 (49.0%) | 27,656,336 (49.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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 Census 2021 figures reveal that 93.7% of residents in this local authority area have a gender identity that matches their birth-assigned sex. This is compared to 93.5% across England and Wales.
The statistics also include transgender categories, including trans women, trans men, and other gender identities.
*Gender identity data from Census 2021 is provided only at the local authority level to maintain confidentiality.
93.7%
Percentage of people that have the same gender as the one recorded at birth.
Category | PE32 1WF* | East of England | England & Wales |
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Total | 117,852 | 5,148,286 | 46,006,958 |
Same as birth | 110,418 (93.7%) | 4,835,263 (93.9%) | 43,002,331 (93.5%) |
Different no identity | 223 (0.2%) | 10,213 (0.2%) | 113,760 (0.2%) |
Trans woman | 70 (0.1%) | 4,594 (0.1%) | 45,684 (0.1%) |
Trans man | 84 (0.1%) | 4,437 (0.1%) | 46,513 (0.1%) |
Non-binary | 30 (0.0%) | 2,747 (0.1%) | 28,710 (0.1%) |
Other | 31 (0.0%) | 1,808 (0.0%) | 17,177 (0.0%) |
Not answered | 6,996 (5.9%) | 289,224 (5.6%) | 2,752,783 (6.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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 1.1% 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.
1.1%
Percentage of people PE32 1WF who are gay or lesbian.
Category | PE32 1WF* | East of England | England & Wales |
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Total | 117,852 | 5,148,284 | 46,006,957 |
Straight or Heterosexual | 106,301 (90.2%) | 4,642,794 (90.2%) | 41,114,478 (89.4%) |
Gay or Lesbian | 1,296 (1.1%) | 62,516 (1.2%) | 709,704 (1.5%) |
Bisexual | 1,202 (1.0%) | 58,885 (1.1%) | 591,690 (1.3%) |
Other | 263 (0.2%) | 15,731 (0.3%) | 158,357 (0.3%) |
Not answered | 8,790 (7.5%) | 368,358 (7.2%) | 3,432,728 (7.5%) |
* 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 - E00134380), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (PE32 1WF) 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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