Census Data

Newham: Sexual orientation

Location Type: London Boroughs, ONS Geographic Code: E09000025

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Key Facts

All Residents 351,036
Male 175,313
Female 175,723
Households 115,507
Population Density (people/km2) 9,690.1
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 276,173
Straight or Heterosexual 235,493
Gay or Lesbian 4,910
Bisexual 4,168
All other sexual orientations 2,008
Not answered 29,594

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