Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Ogilvie, accounting for 52.1% (25 people). This share was higher than Northampton (S) (16.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6 people and 17.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ogilvie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ogilvie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northampton (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ogilvie, with comparison markers for Northampton (S).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-4
+3.8pp
No Religion, so described
+6
+17.1pp
Data table
Religion for Ogilvie. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northampton (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 52.1% | 16.6% | 29 | 48.3% | 20.3% | -4 | +3.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 35.4% | 39.3% | 11 | 18.3% | 31.9% | +6 | +17.1pp |
| Total | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.