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Overstone Road, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire
AL5 5PJ
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 AL5 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
According to Census 2021 data, 52.2% of individuals in the postcode AL5 5PJ are male, with 47.8% being female. This is roughly the same as in comparison to the figures for England & Wales, where 51% are male, marking a variance of 2.4%.
52.2%
2.4%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
Census 2021 data indicates that 94.8% of individuals in this local authority area identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. Nationally, across England and Wales, 93.5% of people share this gender identity with the sex recorded on their birth certificate.
The data also accounts for transgender identities, including trans women, trans men, and other gender identities.
*To preserve anonymity, gender identity statistics from Census 2021 are available only at the local authority level.
94.8%
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
The 2021 Census data shows that 1.1% of people in this local authority area identify as gay or lesbian, compared to 1.5% for England and Wales.
*Given the sensitive nature of this information, Census 2021 only reports sexual orientation data at the local authority level.
1.1%
Percentage of people AL5 5PJ who are gay or lesbian.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00120350), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (AL5 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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