Census Data

Benwell: Sexual orientation

Location Type: Middle layer Super Output Areas, ONS Geographic Code: E02001734

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Key Facts

All Residents 8,173
Male 3,955
Female 4,217
Households 3,410
Population Density (people/km2) 4,023.7
Table Codets077
Issued2023-01-06
Unit of MeasurePerson
Number of Response Options6

This dataset provides Census 2021 estimates that classify usual residents aged 16 years and over in England and Wales by sexual orientation. The estimates are as at Census Day, 21 March 2021.

Summary

Classifies people according to the responses to the sexual orientation question. This question was voluntary and was only asked of people aged 16 years and over.

More information at the ONS website

Sexual orientation: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over 6,289
Straight or Heterosexual 5,633
Gay or Lesbian 130
Bisexual 57
All other sexual orientations 35
Not answered 434

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