Census Data

Islington: Sexual orientation

Location Type: London Boroughs, ONS Geographic Code: E09000019

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Key Facts

All Residents 216,589
Male 103,298
Female 113,291
Households 96,496
Population Density (people/km2) 14,574.9
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 183,626
Straight or Heterosexual 151,195
Gay or Lesbian 8,420
Bisexual 4,973
All other sexual orientations 1,319
Not answered 17,719

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