Census Data

Torfaen: Sexual orientation

Location Type: Unitary Authorities, ONS Geographic Code: W06000020

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Key Facts

All Residents 92,276
Male 44,867
Female 47,409
Households 40,241
Population Density (people/km2) 734.4
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 75,113
Straight or Heterosexual 67,893
Gay or Lesbian 1,080
Bisexual 758
All other sexual orientations 149
Not answered 5,233

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