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Gender & Sexual Orientation
Heath End Road, Baughurst, Tadley, Hampshire
RG26 5LXBasingstoke and Deane
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 RG26 5LX. 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, 48.9% of people in the postcode RG26 5LX are male, and 51.1% are female. This is roughly the same as in comparison to the figures for England & Wales, where 51% are male, showing a variance of -4.1%.
48.9%
-4.1%Category | RG26 5LX* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 305 | 9,278,065 | 56,490,048 |
Male | 149 (48.9%) | 4,738,825 (51.1%) | 28,833,712 (51.0%) |
Female | 156 (51.1%) | 4,539,240 (48.9%) | 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
According to Census 2021, 95.1% 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.
95.1%
Percentage of people that have the same gender as the one recorded at birth.
Category | RG26 5LX* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 149,807 | 7,554,580 | 46,006,958 |
Same as birth | 142,392 (95.1%) | 7,110,048 (94.1%) | 43,002,331 (93.5%) |
Different no identity | 208 (0.1%) | 13,504 (0.2%) | 113,760 (0.2%) |
Trans woman | 138 (0.1%) | 6,691 (0.1%) | 45,684 (0.1%) |
Trans man | 154 (0.1%) | 6,735 (0.1%) | 46,513 (0.1%) |
Non-binary | 76 (0.1%) | 5,149 (0.1%) | 28,710 (0.1%) |
Other | 61 (0.0%) | 2,748 (0.0%) | 17,177 (0.0%) |
Not answered | 6,778 (4.5%) | 409,705 (5.4%) | 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
According to the 2021 Census, 1.3% of individuals in this local authority area reported being gay or lesbian. This is in comparison to 1.5% across England and Wales.
*For privacy reasons, Census 2021 data on sexual orientation is only available at local authority levels.
1.3%
Percentage of people RG26 5LX who are gay or lesbian.
Category | RG26 5LX* | South East | England & Wales |
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Total | 149,807 | 7,554,581 | 46,006,957 |
Straight or Heterosexual | 136,562 (91.2%) | 6,787,148 (89.8%) | 41,114,478 (89.4%) |
Gay or Lesbian | 1,914 (1.3%) | 112,033 (1.5%) | 709,704 (1.5%) |
Bisexual | 1,794 (1.2%) | 97,831 (1.3%) | 591,690 (1.3%) |
Other | 455 (0.3%) | 25,112 (0.3%) | 158,357 (0.3%) |
Not answered | 9,082 (6.1%) | 532,457 (7.0%) | 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 - E00114266), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (RG26 5LX) 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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