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Gender & Sexual Orientation
Stowe Ln, Stafford, Staffordshire ST18
ST18 0PAStafford
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 ST18 0PA. 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, 50.9% of people in the postcode ST18 0PA are male, and 49.1% are female. This is roughly the same as in comparison to the figures for England & Wales, where 51% are male, showing a variance of -0.2%.
50.9%
-0.2%Category | ST18 0PA* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 291 | 5,950,757 | 56,490,048 |
Male | 148 (50.9%) | 3,023,193 (50.8%) | 28,833,712 (51.0%) |
Female | 143 (49.1%) | 2,927,564 (49.2%) | 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, 94.9% 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.
94.9%
Percentage of people that have the same gender as the one recorded at birth.
Category | ST18 0PA* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 113,614 | 4,801,329 | 46,006,958 |
Same as birth | 107,828 (94.9%) | 4,471,807 (93.1%) | 43,002,331 (93.5%) |
Different no identity | 127 (0.1%) | 12,441 (0.3%) | 113,760 (0.2%) |
Trans woman | 72 (0.1%) | 4,648 (0.1%) | 45,684 (0.1%) |
Trans man | 67 (0.1%) | 4,916 (0.1%) | 46,513 (0.1%) |
Non-binary | 75 (0.1%) | 2,258 (0.0%) | 28,710 (0.1%) |
Other | 28 (0.0%) | 1,386 (0.0%) | 17,177 (0.0%) |
Not answered | 5,417 (4.8%) | 303,873 (6.3%) | 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
As per the 2021 Census, 1.3% of people in this local authority area identify as gay or lesbian. Nationally, the corresponding figure is 1.5% across England and Wales.
*To safeguard anonymity, sexual orientation statistics from Census 2021 are restricted to local authority levels.
1.3%
Percentage of people ST18 0PA who are gay or lesbian.
Category | ST18 0PA* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 113,616 | 4,801,329 | 46,006,957 |
Straight or Heterosexual | 103,695 (91.3%) | 4,316,682 (89.9%) | 41,114,478 (89.4%) |
Gay or Lesbian | 1,469 (1.3%) | 58,009 (1.2%) | 709,704 (1.5%) |
Bisexual | 1,162 (1.0%) | 50,983 (1.1%) | 591,690 (1.3%) |
Other | 199 (0.2%) | 13,539 (0.3%) | 158,357 (0.3%) |
Not answered | 7,091 (6.2%) | 362,116 (7.5%) | 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 - E00151398), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (ST18 0PA) 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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