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Gender & Sexual Orientation
19-29 Russet Way, Hockley SS5
SS5 5PJRochford
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 SS5 5PJ. 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 reports that 51.9% of residents in the postcode SS5 5PJ are male, and 48.1% are female. This rate is roughly the same as compared to the national average across England & Wales, where 51% are male, with a difference of 1.8%.
51.9%
1.8%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, 95.7% 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.
95.7%
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
Census 2021 data indicates that 0.9% 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.
0.9%
Percentage of people SS5 5PJ who are gay or lesbian.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00111441), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (SS5 5PJ) 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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