Census Data

Surrey: Sexual orientation

Location Type: Counties, ONS Geographic Code: E10000030

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Key Facts

All Residents 1,203,108
Male 587,041
Female 616,067
Households 481,819
Population Density (people/km2) 723.7
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 972,512
Straight or Heterosexual 881,673
Gay or Lesbian 11,355
Bisexual 10,232
All other sexual orientations 2,535
Not answered 66,717

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