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 Burlong, accounting for 4.6% (16 people). This share was lower than Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burlong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burlong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burlong, with comparison markers for Northam (S).
Not stated
2021 count
316
% of total
90.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
316
90.3%
-1.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
16
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
16
4.6%
+2.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
-138
-1.2pp
No Religion, so described
+6
+2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Burlong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 316 | 90.3% | 13.6% | 454 | 91.5% | 15.0% | -138 | -1.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 16 | 4.6% | 41.6% | 10 | 2.0% | 29.2% | +6 | +2.6pp |
| Total | 350 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 496 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -146 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.