26 - Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
Why we ask this question?
You can choose from the following options:
- “Heterosexual or Straight” – means that a person is attracted to people of the opposite sex or gender
- “Gay or Lesbian” – means that a person is attracted to people of the same sex or gender
- “Bisexual” – means that a person is attracted to more than one sex or gender
- “Other sexual orientation” – enter your answer, for example, pansexual or asexual
Attraction could be emotional, romantic or sexual.
Don’t record your trans identity here
This question doesn’t relate to being trans or transgender.
If you prefer to keep your answers private from people you live with, you can complete your own individual census form.