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 Bowmans, accounting for 54.8% (34 people). This share was higher than Wakefield (DC) (46.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 32.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bowmans - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bowmans in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bowmans, with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
34
% of total
54.8%
Change from 2016
+32.2pp
34
54.8%
+32.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+32.2pp
Data table
Religion for Bowmans. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wakefield (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 34 | 54.8% | 46.4% | 14 | 22.6% | 32.3% | +20 | +32.2pp |
| Total | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.