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 Chepstowe, accounting for 40.6% (26 people). This share was lower than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 64 people, while its share rose by 0.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Chepstowe - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Chepstowe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chepstowe, with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
26
% of total
40.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
26
40.6%
+0.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
39.1%
Change from 2016
+15.0pp
25
39.1%
+15.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-64
+0.4pp
Western Catholic
-29
+15.0pp
Data table
Religion for Chepstowe. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 26 | 40.6% | 43.8% | 90 | 40.2% | 31.7% | -64 | +0.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 39.1% | 14.7% | 54 | 24.1% | 17.3% | -29 | +15.0pp |
| Total | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 224 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -160 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.