How life has changed in Slough: Census 2021 (original) (raw)
The population reached nearly 160,000
Between the last two censuses (held in 2011 and 2021), the population of Slough increased by 13.0%, from just over 140,200 in 2011 to around 158,500 in 2021.
The population here increased by a greater percentage than the overall population of the South East (7.5%), and by a greater percentage than the overall population of England (up 6.6% since the 2011 Census).
In 2021, Slough was home to around 34.8 people per football pitch-sized piece of land, compared with 30.8 in 2011. This area was the third-most densely populated local authority area across the South East (after Portsmouth and Southampton).
This article generally uses percentages to enable comparisons over time and between areas. The percentage point change is also used to show the difference between the 2011 and 2021 percentages.
Population growth was higher in Slough than across the South East
Percentage population change, Slough and surrounding areas, 2011 Census to Census 2021
England ▲6.6% South East ▲7.5% Slough ▲13.0% Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
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Median age increased
Between the last two censuses, the average (median) age of Slough increased by two years, from 32 to 34 years of age.
This area had the joint second-lowest average (median) age in the South East (alongside Southampton and behind Oxford) and a lower average (median) age than England (40 years).
The median age is the age of the person in the middle of the group, meaning that one half of the group is younger than that person and the other half is older.
The number of people aged 35 to 49 years rose by around 8,600 (an increase of 28.1%), while the number of residents between 25 and 34 years fell by around 4,000 (14.7% decrease).
The share of residents aged between 35 and 49 years increased by 2.9 percentage points between 2011 and 2021
Percentage of usual residents by age group,
2011 2021
comparisons
| Classification | 2011_Slough_% | 2021_Slough_% | 2011_South East_% | 2021_South East_% | 2011_England_% | 2021_England_% | Percentage in Slough | Percentage in undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 years and over | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.2% 1.2% | |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.2 | 2.8 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 3.2% 2.8% | |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.7 | 5.6 | 8.8 | 10.2 | 8.6 | 9.8 | 4.7% 5.6% | |
| 50 to 64 years | 13.7 | 15.3 | 18.5 | 19.8 | 18.1 | 19.4 | 13.7% 15.3% | |
| 35 to 49 years | 21.9 | 24.8 | 21.7 | 19.7 | 21.3 | 19.4 | 21.9% 24.8% | |
| 25 to 34 years | 19.7 | 14.8 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 19.7% 14.8% | |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.8 | 5.6 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 6.8% 5.6% | |
| 16 to 19 years | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 4.9% 4.8% | |
| 10 to 15 years | 7.7 | 9.5 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.7% 9.5% | |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.1 | 8.0 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 7.1% 8.0% | |
| 4 years and under | 9.1 | 7.4 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 9.1% 7.4% |
Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
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More couples with dependent children
Slough saw England's largest percentage-point rise in the proportion of households including a couple with dependent children (from 23.3% in 2011 to 27.5% in 2021).
Dartford (from 22.1% to 25.3%) and Barking and Dagenham (from 20.9% to 24.1%) saw the country's next largest increases in the percentage of households including a couple with dependent children.
During this period, Slough overtook 23 local authority areas, including Thurrock and Bracknell Forest, to become the English local authority area with the joint highest percentage of households including a couple with dependent children (alongside St Albans).
The percentage of households including a couple with dependent children in Slough increased by 4.2 percentage points
Percentage of households by household composition,
2011 2021
comparisons
| Classification | 2011_Slough_% | 2021_Slough_% | 2011_South East_% | 2021_South East_% | 2011_England_% | 2021_England_% | Percentage in Slough | Percentage in undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-person household: Aged 66 years and over (Aged 65 years and over in 2011) | 7.9 | 7.3 | 12.7 | 13.2 | 12.4 | 12.8 | 7.9% 7.3% | |
| One-person household: Other | 20.6 | 15.5 | 16.1 | 15.2 | 17.9 | 17.3 | 20.6% 15.5% | |
| Single-family household: Cohabiting-couple family: No children | 12.1 | 10.5 | 18.7 | 17.4 | 17.6 | 16.8 | 12.1% 10.5% | |
| Single-family household: Cohabiting-couple family: With dependent children | 23.3 | 27.5 | 21.0 | 20.6 | 19.3 | 18.9 | 23.3% 27.5% | |
| Single-family household: Cohabiting-couple family: All children non-dependent | 6.0 | 7.1 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.0% 7.1% | |
| Single-family household: Lone-parent household | 12.8 | 13.7 | 9.2 | 9.7 | 10.6 | 11.1 | 12.8% 13.7% | |
| Other household types | 17.3 | 18.4 | 16.3 | 17.4 | 16.1 | 16.9 | 17.3% 18.4% |
Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
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Marriage and civil partnership in Slough
Slough saw England's largest percentage-point rise in the proportion of people aged 16 years and over who were married (or in a civil partnership) (from 48.6% in 2011 to 50.6% in 2021).
Richmond upon Thames saw the country's next largest increase in the percentage of people aged 16 years and over who were married (or in a civil partnership) (from 47.8% in 2011 to 49.5% in 2021).
Across the South East, the percentage of people aged 16 years and over who were married (or in a civil partnership) fell from 49.6% to 47.6%, while the percentage in nearby Buckinghamshire fell from 54.3% to 52.3%.
These figures include same-sex marriages and opposite-sex civil partnerships in 2021, neither of which were legally recognised in England and Wales in 2011. Same-sex marriages have been legally recognised in England and Wales since 2014 and opposite-sex civil partnerships have been recognised since 2019.
The percentage of adults who were married or in a civil partnership in Slough increased by 2.0 percentage points
Percentage of usual residents aged 16 years and over by legal partnership status,
2011 2021
comparisons
| Classification | 2011_Slough_% | 2021_Slough_% | 2011_South East_% | 2021_South East_% | 2011_England_% | 2021_England_% | Percentage in Slough | Percentage in undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never married and never registered a civil partnership | 34.8 | 35.2 | 31.9 | 34.8 | 34.6 | 37.9 | 34.8% 35.2% | |
| Married or in a registered civil partnership | 48.6 | 50.6 | 49.6 | 47.6 | 46.8 | 44.7 | 48.6% 50.6% | |
| Separated, but still legally married or still legally in a civil partnership | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 3.5% 2.5% | |
| Divorced or civil partnership dissolved | 7.8 | 7.4 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 7.8% 7.4% | |
| Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 5.3 | 4.3 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 5.3% 4.3% |
Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
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Disability in Slough
Slough saw England's joint second-largest percentage-point fall (alongside Brent) in the proportion of residents who were identified as disabled and limited a little (from 10.6% in 2011 to 8.1% in 2021). These are age-standardised proportions.
Age-standardised proportions are used throughout this section. They enable comparisons between populations over time and across geographies, as they account for differences in the population size and age structure.
England's largest decrease in the proportion of residents who were identified as disabled and limited a little occurred in Newham (from 11.2% to 8.4%).
Census 2021 was undertaken during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This may have influenced how people perceived their health status and activity limitations, and therefore may have affected how people chose to respond.
Caution should be taken when making comparisons between 2011 and 2021 because of changes in question wording and response options.
The percentage of people who were identified as being disabled and limited a little in Slough decreased by 2.5 percentage points
Age-standardised proportion of usual residents by long-term health condition or illness,
2011 2021
comparisons
| Classification | 2011_Slough_% | 2021_Slough_% | 2011_South East_% | 2021_South East_% | 2011_England_% | 2021_England_% | Percentage in Slough | Percentage in undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disabled and limited a lot | 9.7 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 6.2 | 9.1 | 7.5 | 9.7% 7.0% | |
| Disabled and limited a little | 10.6 | 8.1 | 9.4 | 9.9 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.6% 8.1% | |
| Not disabled | 79.8 | 84.9 | 83.4 | 83.9 | 80.7 | 82.3 | 79.8% 84.9% |
Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
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Slough residents' country of birth
In the latest census, around 87,400 Slough residents said they were born in England. This represented 55.1% of the local population. The figure has risen from around 83,200 in 2011, which at the time represented 59.4% of Slough's population.
India was the next most represented, with just over 17,100 Slough residents reporting this country of birth (10.8%). This figure was up from just over 11,500 in 2011, which at the time represented 8.2% of the population of Slough.
The number of Slough residents born in Pakistan rose from just under 11,300 in 2011 (8.0% of the local population) to just over 14,400 in 2021 (9.1%).
In 2021, 55.1% of Slough residents reported their country of birth as England
Percentage of usual residents by country of birth,
2011 2021
comparisons
| Classification | 2011_Slough_% | 2021_Slough_% | 2011_South East_% | 2021_South East_% | 2011_England_% | 2021_England_% | Percentage in Slough | Percentage in undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 59.4 | 55.1 | 84.8 | 81.7 | 83.5 | 80.3 | 59.4% 55.1% | |
| India | 8.2 | 10.8 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 8.2% 10.8% | |
| Pakistan | 8.0 | 9.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 8.0% 9.1% | |
| Poland | 5.9 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 5.9% 5.6% | |
| Romania | 0.3 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.3% 2.2% |
Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
Notes:
- This chart shows the five most common countries of birth in Slough in 2021
- Please see the data dictionary for further detail on country of birth groupings
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Rise in private renting
Slough saw the South East's largest percentage-point rise in the proportion of privately-rented homes (from 24.3% in 2011 to 30.7% in 2021).
Reading saw the South East's next largest increase in the percentage of privately-rented homes (from 26.1% in 2011 to 31.9% in 2021).
Private renting in Slough increased by 6.4 percentage points
Percentage of households by housing tenure,
2011 2021
comparisons
| Classification | 2011_Slough_% | 2021_Slough_% | 2011_South East_% | 2021_South East_% | 2011_England_% | 2021_England_% | Percentage in Slough | Percentage in undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owns outright or with a mortgage or loan | 52.7 | 48.5 | 67.6 | 65.7 | 63.3 | 61.3 | 52.7% 48.5% | |
| Shared ownership | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.4% 1.1% | |
| Social rented | 20.6 | 19.6 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 17.7 | 17.1 | 20.6% 19.6% | |
| Private rented | 24.3 | 30.7 | 16.3 | 19.2 | 16.8 | 20.5 | 24.3% 30.7% | |
| Lives rent free | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.0% 0.2% |
Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
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Religion in Slough
In 2021, 29.4% of Slough residents described themselves as Muslim, up from 23.3% in 2011. The rise of 6.1 percentage points was the largest increase of all broad religious groups in Slough. Because the census question about religious affiliation is voluntary and has varying response rates, caution is needed when comparing figures between different areas or between censuses.
Across the South East, the percentage of residents who described themselves as Muslim increased from 2.3% to 3.3%, while across England the percentage increased from 5.0% to 6.7%.
In 2021, 32.0% of people in Slough described themselves as Christian (down from 41.2%), while 13.1% reported having "No religion" (up from 12.1% the decade before).
There are many factors that can cause changes to the religious profile of an area, such as a changing age structure or residents relocating for work or education. Changes may also be caused by differences in the way individuals chose to self-identify between censuses. Religious affiliation is the religion with which someone connects or identifies, rather than their beliefs or religious practice.
Read the bulletin Religion, England and Wales: Census 2021.
In 2021, 29.4% of usual residents in Slough described themselves as Muslim
Percentage of usual residents by religion,
2011 2021
comparisons
| Classification | 2011_Slough_% | 2021_Slough_% | 2011_South East_% | 2021_South East_% | 2011_England_% | 2021_England_% | Percentage in Slough | Percentage in undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.1 | 13.1 | 27.7 | 40.2 | 24.8 | 36.7 | 12.1% 13.1% | |
| Christian | 41.2 | 32.0 | 59.8 | 46.5 | 59.4 | 46.3 | 41.2% 32.0% | |
| Buddhist | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5% 0.5% | |
| Hindu | 6.2 | 7.8 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 6.2% 7.8% | |
| Jewish | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.1% 0.1% | |
| Muslim | 23.3 | 29.4 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 6.7 | 23.3% 29.4% | |
| Sikh | 10.6 | 11.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 10.6% 11.3% | |
| Other | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.3% 0.5% | |
| Not answered | 5.7 | 5.4 | 7.4 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 6.0 | 5.7% 5.4% |
Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
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More people looking after their family or home
Slough saw the South East's largest percentage-point rise in the proportion of people who were economically inactive because they were looking after their family or home (from 6.2% in 2011 to 7.9% in 2021).
Eastbourne saw the South East's next largest increase in the percentage of people who were economically inactive because they were looking after their family or home (from 3.2% in 2011 to 4.3% in 2021).
Census 2021 took place during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a period of rapid and unparalleled change; the national lockdown, associated guidance and furlough measures will have affected the labour market and our ability to measure it.
The percentage of people aged 16 years and over who were looking after their family or home (economically inactive) in Slough increased by 1.8 percentage points
Percentage of usual residents aged 16 years and over by economic activity status,
2011 2021
comparisons
| Classification | 2011_Slough_% | 2021_Slough_% | 2011_South East_% | 2021_South East_% | 2011_England_% | 2021_England_% | Percentage in Slough | Percentage in undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment | 60.6 | 60.1 | 59.0 | 57.6 | 56.5 | 55.7 | 60.6% 60.1% | |
| Economically active (excluding full-time students): Unemployed | 5.1 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 5.1% 4.4% | |
| Economically active and a full-time student: In employment | 2.7 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 2.7% 1.9% | |
| Economically active and a full-time student: Unemployed | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.0% 0.7% | |
| Economically inactive: Retired | 12.3 | 11.4 | 21.8 | 22.5 | 21.2 | 21.5 | 12.3% 11.4% | |
| Economically inactive: Student | 5.5 | 6.2 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.5% 6.2% | |
| Economically inactive: Looking after home or family | 6.2 | 7.9 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 6.2% 7.9% | |
| Economically inactive: Long-term sick or disabled | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.3% 3.0% | |
| Economically inactive: Other | 3.3 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.3% 4.5% |
Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
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More adults worked short hours
Slough saw the South East's third-largest percentage-point rise in the proportion of people aged 16 years and over and in employment who said they usually worked 15 hours or less per week (from 8.2% in 2011 to 10.2% in 2021).
Across the region, only Crawley (from 8.3% to 10.7%) and Brighton and Hove (from 11.1% to 13.2%) saw a greater increase in the percentage of people aged 16 years and over and in employment who said they usually worked 15 hours or less per week.
Across the South East, the percentage of people aged 16 years and over and in employment who said they usually worked 15 hours or less per week increased from 10.4% to 11.0%, while the percentage in nearby Buckinghamshire increased from 10.5% to 11.2%.
Working hours may have been affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The percentage of adults who worked 15 hours or less in Slough increased by 2.0 percentage points
Percentage of usual residents aged 16 years and over and in employment by the number of hours worked per week,
2011 2021
comparisons
| Classification | 2011_Slough_% | 2021_Slough_% | 2011_South East_% | 2021_South East_% | 2011_England_% | 2021_England_% | Percentage in Slough | Percentage in undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 hours or less worked | 8.2 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 10.3 | 8.2% 10.2% | |
| 16 to 30 hours worked | 17.1 | 18.3 | 18.4 | 18.6 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 17.1% 18.3% | |
| 31 to 48 hours worked | 63.9 | 62.9 | 56.6 | 58.6 | 57.5 | 59.1 | 63.9% 62.9% | |
| 49 or more hours worked | 10.8 | 8.6 | 14.6 | 11.9 | 13.3 | 11.1 | 10.8% 8.6% |
Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
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Health in Slough
In 2021, 44.7% of Slough residents described their health as "very good", increasing from 40.1% in 2011. Those describing their health as "good" fell from 36.7% to 35.5%. These are age-standardised proportions.
Age-standardised proportions are used throughout this section. They enable comparisons between populations over time and across geographies, as they account for differences in the population size and age structure.
The proportion of Slough residents describing their health as "very bad" decreased from 1.5% to 1.2%, while those describing their health as "bad" fell from 5.4% to 4.3%.
These data reflect people’s own opinions in describing their overall health on a five point scale, from very good to very bad.
Census 2021 was conducted during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This may have influenced how people perceived and rated their health, and therefore may have affected how people chose to respond.
The percentage of people in very good health in Slough increased by 4.6 percentage points
Age-standardised proportion of usual residents by self-reported health,
2011 2021
comparisons
| Classification | 2011_Slough_% | 2021_Slough_% | 2011_South East_% | 2021_South East_% | 2011_England_% | 2021_England_% | Percentage in Slough | Percentage in undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1 | 44.7 | 47.5 | 49.6 | 45.0 | 47.5 | 40.1% 44.7% | |
| Good health | 36.7 | 35.5 | 35.3 | 34.4 | 34.8 | 34.2 | 36.7% 35.5% | |
| Fair health | 16.3 | 14.3 | 12.7 | 11.8 | 14.2 | 13.0 | 16.3% 14.3% | |
| Bad health | 5.4 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 5.4% 4.3% | |
| Very bad health | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.5% 1.2% |
Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
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Ethnic groups in Slough
In 2021, 46.7% of Slough residents identified their ethnic group within the "Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh" category, up from 39.7% in 2011. The 7.0 percentage-point change was the largest increase among high-level ethnic groups in this area.
Across the South East, the percentage of people from the "Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh" ethnic group increased from 5.2% to 7.0%, while across England the percentage increased from 7.8% to 9.6%.
In 2021, 36.0% of people in Slough identified their ethnic group within the "White" category (compared with 45.7% in 2011), while 7.6% identified their ethnic group within the "Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African" category (compared with 8.6% the previous decade).
The percentage of people who identified their ethnic group within the "Other" category ("Arab" or "Any other ethnic group") increased from 2.6% in 2011 to 5.7% in 2021.
There are many factors that may be contributing to the changing ethnic composition of England and Wales, such as differing patterns of ageing, fertility, mortality, and migration. Changes may also be caused by differences in the way individuals chose to self-identify between censuses.
Read the bulletin Ethnic group, England and Wales: Census 2021.
In 2021, 46.7% of usual residents in Slough identified their ethnic group within the "Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh" category
Percentage of usual residents by ethnic group,
2011 2021
comparisons
| Classification | 2011_Slough_% | 2021_Slough_% | 2011_South East_% | 2021_South East_% | 2011_England_% | 2021_England_% | Percentage in Slough | Percentage in undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 39.7 | 46.7 | 5.2 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 9.6 | 39.7% 46.7% | |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.6 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 8.6% 7.6% | |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.4 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.4% 4.0% | |
| White | 45.7 | 36.0 | 90.7 | 86.3 | 85.4 | 81.0 | 45.7% 36.0% | |
| Other ethnic groups | 2.6 | 5.7 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 2.6% 5.7% |
Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
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Unpaid care in Slough
In 2021, 3.3% of Slough residents (aged five years and over) reported providing up to 19 hours of unpaid care each week. This figure decreased from 6.0% in 2011. These are age-standardised proportions.
Age-standardised proportions are used throughout this section. They enable comparisons between populations over time and across geographies, as they account for differences in the population size and age structure.
In 2021, just under 1 in 50 people (1.9%) reported providing between 20 and 49 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 1.7% in 2011. The proportion of Slough residents (aged five years and over) that provided at least 50 hours of weekly unpaid care remained at 2.5%.
This area had the region’s lowest proportion of people (aged five years and over) providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care. Reading had the South East's next lowest proportion of people (aged five years and over) providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care (3.7%), while Lewes had the region's highest proportion (5.4%).
Census 2021 was undertaken during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This may have influenced how people perceived and managed their provision of unpaid care, and therefore may have affected how people chose to respond.
Caution should be taken when making comparisons between 2011 and 2021 because of changes in question wording and response options.
The percentage of people (aged five years and over) providing up to 19 hours of weekly unpaid care in Slough decreased by 2.7 percentage points
Age-standardised proportion of usual residents (aged five years and over) by hours per week of unpaid care provision,
2011 2021
comparisons
| Classification | 2011_Slough_% | 2021_Slough_% | 2011_South East_% | 2021_South East_% | 2011_England_% | 2021_England_% | Percentage in Slough | Percentage in undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Does not provide weekly unpaid care | 89.7 | 92.2 | 89.3 | 91.6 | 88.7 | 91.1 | 89.7% 92.2% | |
| Up to 19 hours of unpaid care | 6.0 | 3.3 | 7.3 | 4.5 | 7.2 | 4.4 | 6.0% 3.3% | |
| 20 to 49 hours of unpaid care | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.7% 1.9% | |
| 50 or more hours of unpaid care | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.5% 2.5% |
Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
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National identity in Slough
Of Slough residents, 23.0% did not identify with any national identity associated with the UK in 2021, a similar percentage as in 2011 (23.2%).
In 2021, just over 1 in 30 people (3.5%) identified with a UK and non-UK national identity, compared with 1.8% in 2011. The percentage of residents in Slough that identified as "British only" increased from 35.0% to 60.8%.
Slough saw the South East's joint largest fall (alongside Elmbridge) in the percentage of people who did not identify with any national identity associated with the UK. This area had the region’s second highest percentage of people who did not identify with any national identity associated with the UK.
In Census 2021, “British” was moved to the top response option and this may have influenced how people described their national identity. For further information, please see our quality report.
The percentage of people who did not identify with at least one UK national identity in Slough decreased by 0.2 percentage points
Percentage of usual residents by national identity,
2011 2021
comparisons
| Classification | 2011_Slough_% | 2021_Slough_% | 2011_South East_% | 2021_South East_% | 2011_England_% | 2021_England_% | Percentage in Slough | Percentage in undefined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British only identity | 35.0 | 60.8 | 17.9 | 56.7 | 19.2 | 56.8 | 35.0% 60.8% | |
| Welsh only identity | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4% 0.1% | |
| Welsh and British only identity | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0% 0.1% | |
| English only identity | 34.1 | 6.9 | 61.8 | 16.2 | 60.4 | 15.3 | 34.1% 6.9% | |
| English and British only identity | 4.6 | 5.2 | 9.9 | 14.6 | 9.1 | 14.3 | 4.6% 5.2% | |
| Any other combination of only UK identities | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.9% 0.4% | |
| Non-UK identity only | 23.2 | 23.0 | 7.1 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 10.0 | 23.2% 23.0% | |
| UK identity and non-UK identity | 1.8 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 1.8% 3.5% |
Source: Office for National Statistics – 2011 Census and Census 2021
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About the data
Census data are adjusted to reflect estimated non-response so that the published results relate to the entire usually resident population as it was on Census Day (21 March 2021).
Those respondents who were on furlough because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic were asked to classify themselves as "temporarily away from work" to ensure they remained in the economically active population.
Students are counted as usually resident at their term-time address even if they were not physically present there on Census Day.
The questions relating to disability differed slightly between 2011 and 2021 to ensure that data were more closely aligned with the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010). There was also a change to question wording for unpaid care, for more information read the health, disability and unpaid care quality information.
Age-standardised proportions are used throughout the health, disability and unpaid care sections. They allow for fairer comparisons between populations over time and across geographies, as they account for differences in the population size and age structure. The 2013 European Standard Population is used to standardise proportions.
Percentages and percentage point changes have been individually rounded to one decimal place. This means they may not sum exactly.
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About these articles
There is an article like this for every local authority district in England and Wales. The articles have been written and semi-automated by our data journalists and are a new publishing format for the Office for National Statistics.
Topics are chosen and ordered automatically based on how relevant they are for each area, however all data are checked before publishing.
We have not included topics that were new for Census 2021 or where there is no comparability with the 2011 Census. Read about how we developed and tested the questions for Census 2021.
These articles were first published on 8 December 2022 covering topics such as demography, country of birth, ethnic groups, religion, national identity and economic activity status. They were updated on 19 January 2023 following the release of more data from Census 2021 and now include housing tenure, general health, disability and unpaid care.
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Related links
Supporting information | Released 2 November 2022
What topic summary data for Census 2021 will be available and how to view them.
Interactive tool | Released 8 December 2022
Use our interactive map to find out what people’s lives are like across England and Wales.
How well do you know your area?
Digital Content Article | Released 2 December 2022
Test your knowledge of where you live with our Census quiz.
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