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 Staverton, accounting for 55.7% (49 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 166 people, while its share rose by 22.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Staverton - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Staverton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Staverton, with comparison markers for Kentish (M).

Staverton
Kentish (M)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

49

% of total

55.7%

Change from 2016

+22.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

13

% of total

14.8%

Change from 2016

+7.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

10

% of total

11.4%

Change from 2016

-4.2pp

Data table

Religion for Staverton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).

Religion for Staverton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Religion for Staverton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Kentish (M)%Count%Kentish (M)%Countpp
No Religion, so described4955.7%51.9%21533.6%37.7%-166+22.1pp
Not stated1314.8%10.0%457.0%10.8%-32+7.8pp
Western Catholic1011.4%8.1%10015.6%11.5%-90-4.2pp
Total88100.0%100.0%640100.0%100.0%-5520.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.