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 Cold Harbour, accounting for 56.7% (59 people). This share was higher than York (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 16.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Cold Harbour - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Cold Harbour in 2021 for persons, with comparison against York (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Cold Harbour, with comparison markers for York (S).

Cold Harbour
York (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

59

% of total

56.7%

Change from 2016

+16.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

15

% of total

14.4%

Change from 2016

-8.5pp

Data table

Religion for Cold Harbour. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with York (S).

Religion for Cold Harbour. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with York (S).
Religion for Cold Harbour. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with York (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%York (S)%Count%York (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5956.7%43.8%2840.0%32.9%+31+16.7pp
Western Catholic1514.4%11.6%1622.9%14.5%-1-8.5pp
Total104100.0%100.0%70100.0%100.0%+340.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.