The census is undertaken by the Office for National Statistics every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. The most recent census took place in March of 2021.
The census asks every household questions about the people who live there and the type of home they live in. In doing so, it helps to build a detailed snapshot of society. Information from the census helps the government and local authorities to plan and fund local services, such as education, doctors' surgeries and roads.
Only residents age 16+ were asked this question. Residents age 15 or less are not included in the data.
Key census statistics for Leicester are published on the open data platform to make information accessible to local services, voluntary and community groups, and residents.
Further information about the census and full datasets can be found on the ONS website - https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/aboutcensus/censusproducts
Sexual Orientation
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. This dataset includes information for Leicester City and England overall.
Definition: 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.