Data and supporting information about sexual orientation and gender identity from Census 2021 in England and Wales.
These publications are part of the topic summaries and will include:· datasets, statistical bulletins and supporting information.
It includes univariate data (one variable only) down to Middle Super Output Area (MSOA), where possible. Multivariate data (more than one variable) will be released in early 2023.
Publications
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Gender identity, England and Wales: Census 2021
The gender identity of usual residents aged 16 years and over in England and Wales, Census 2021 data.
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Sexual orientation, England and Wales: Census 2021
The sexual orientation of usual residents aged 16 years and over in England and Wales, Census 2021 data.
Data
Methodology
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Sexual orientation and gender identity quality information for Census 2021
Known quality information affecting sexual orientation and gender identity data from Census 2021 in England and Wales to help users correctly interpret the statistics.
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