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 Merseylea (part), accounting for 51.4% (36 people). This share was lower than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,053 people, while its share rose by 13.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Merseylea (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Merseylea (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Merseylea (part), with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
36
% of total
51.4%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
36
51.4%
+13.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
14
20.0%
+2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
11
15.7%
+8.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,053
+13.2pp
Western Catholic
-498
+2.0pp
Not stated
-202
+8.2pp
Data table
Religion for Merseylea (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 36 | 51.4% | 51.9% | 1,089 | 38.2% | 37.7% | -1,053 | +13.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 20.0% | 8.1% | 512 | 18.0% | 11.5% | -498 | +2.0pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 15.7% | 10.0% | 213 | 7.5% | 10.8% | -202 | +8.2pp |
| Total | 70 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,851 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,781 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.