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Gender & Sexual Orientation
Simms Cl, Carshalton, Greater London SM5 2SJ
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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 SM5 2SJ. 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 57.8% of residents in the postcode SM5 2SJ are male, and 42.2% are female. This rate is higher than compared to the national average across England & Wales, where 51% are male, with a difference of 13.3%.
57.8%
13.3%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
The 2021 Census indicates that 93.5% of individuals in this local authority zone identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. Nationally, across England and Wales, this figure is 93.5%.
The data also accounts for transgender categories, including trans women, trans men, and other gender identities.
*To maintain anonymity, gender identity statistics from Census 2021 are reported only at the local authority level.
93.5%
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
According to Census 2021, 1.2% of residents in this local authority zone identify as gay or lesbian. Nationally, this figure stands at 1.5% across England and Wales.
*To ensure anonymity, sexual orientation data from Census 2021 is only available at the local authority level.
1.2%
Percentage of people SM5 2SJ who are gay or lesbian.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00020973), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (SM5 2SJ) 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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