Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in West Montagu, accounting for 53.1% (26 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,497 people, while its share rose by 16.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Montagu - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Montagu in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Montagu, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
26
% of total
53.1%
Change from 2016
+16.6pp
26
53.1%
+16.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,497
+16.6pp
Data table
Religion for West Montagu. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 26 | 53.1% | 45.0% | 1,523 | 36.5% | 32.8% | -1,497 | +16.6pp |
| Total | 49 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,122 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.