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Gender & Sexual Orientation
Avon Rise, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire
SG18 8NPCentral Bedfordshire
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 SG18 8NP. 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
The 2021 Census data shows that 49.5% of the population in the postcode SG18 8NP are male, with 50.5% being female. This is roughly the same as than the national average for England & Wales, where 51% are male, a difference of -2.9%.
49.5%
-2.9%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% of the population in this local authority zone identify with the gender they were recorded as at birth. This compares to 93.5% across England and Wales who also identify with the sex registered at their birth.
The data includes categories for transgender individuals, such as trans women, trans men, and those with other gender identities.
*Due to the sensitivity of the data, gender identity information from Census 2021 is only reported at the local authority level.
95%
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
Based on Census 2021 data, 1.1% of individuals in this local authority zone identify as gay or lesbian, in comparison to 1.5% across England and Wales.
*Due to the sensitive nature of the data, sexual orientation statistics from Census 2021 are only available at local authority levels.
1.1%
Percentage of people SG18 8NP who are gay or lesbian.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00177171), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (SG18 8NP) 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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