Census Data

Peterborough: Disability

Location Type: Unitary Authorities, ONS Geographic Code: E06000031

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Key Facts

All Residents 215,671
Male 106,606
Female 109,067
Households 84,533
Population Density (people/km2) 628.1
Table Codets038
Issued2023-01-19
Unit of MeasurePerson
Number of Response Options5

This dataset provides Census 2021 estimates that classify usual residents in England and Wales by long-term health problems or disabilities. The estimates are as at Census Day, 21 March 2021.

Summary

People who assessed their day-to-day activities as limited by long-term physical or mental health conditions or illnesses are considered disabled. This definition of a disabled person meets the harmonised standard for measuring disability and is in line with the Equality Act (2010).

Disability: Total: All usual residents 215,673
Disabled under the Equality Act 35,180
Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a lot 14,875
Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a little 20,305
Not disabled under the Equality Act 180,493
Not disabled under the Equality Act: Has long term physical or mental health condition but day-to-day activities are not limited 12,609
Not disabled under the Equality Act: No long term physical or mental health conditions 167,884

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