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People & Demographics
Elm Villas, Penrith, Eden, Cumbria
CA11 7JZEden
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in CA11 7JZ.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
With a population density of 558 people per square kilometre (as per Census 2021), this area's closest OA output area reveals how many residents occupy a single square kilometre in the CA11 7JZ area. This number is a key indicator of how densely or sparsely the community is populated.
CA11 7JZ has a population density in line with the regional average of 525.8 people per km2, as recorded in the Census 2021. This balance suggests a well-rounded area that offers a nice mix of space and convenience. Residents can likely enjoy access to local amenities, public transport, and community resources without feeling overly crowded or isolated. Such areas often appeal to a broad range of people, from families seeking a friendly neighbourhood to professionals who value a balance between work and leisure.
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Category | CA11 7JZ* | North West | England & Wales |
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* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in CA11 7JZ are married?
Census 2021 reveals that 34.9% of residents in the postcode CA11 7JZ are either married or in a civil partnership. This is lower than compared to the national average across England & Wales, which is 44.7%, a variance of -21.9%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
34.9%
-21.9%Percentage of people in CA11 7JZ who are married.
Category | CA11 7JZ* | North West | England & Wales |
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Total | 186 | 6,025,636 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 82 (44.1%) | 2,372,877 (39.4%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 65 (34.9%) | 2,575,107 (42.7%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 65 (34.9%) | 2,565,016 (42.6%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 65 (34.9%) | 2,548,818 (42.3%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 16,198 (0.3%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 10,091 (0.2%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0 (0.0%) | 3,408 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 6,683 (0.1%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 9 (4.8%) | 136,428 (2.3%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 9 (4.8%) | 135,494 (2.2%) | 1,025,977 (2.2%) |
Separated but in a civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 934 (0.0%) | 7,541 (0.0%) |
Dissolved | 20 (10.8%) | 550,417 (9.1%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 20 (10.8%) | 549,121 (9.1%) | 4,160,359 (9.0%) |
Civil partnership dissolved | 0 (0.0%) | 1,296 (0.0%) | 11,280 (0.0%) |
Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 10 (5.4%) | 390,807 (6.5%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 10 (5.4%) | 390,312 (6.5%) | 2,785,998 (6.1%) |
Surviving partner from civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 495 (0.0%) | 4,038 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
Children aged 15 and under form 18.8% of the population in the CA11 7JZ area, compared to 17.3% across the rest of England. At the senior end of the spectrum, 17.6% are aged 65 or older, including those who have reached retirement age.
This is largely in line with the rest of the country.
17.6%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | CA11 7JZ* | North West | England & Wales |
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Total | 234 | 7,417,397 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 18 (7.7%) | 407,653 (5.5%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 15 (6.4%) | 445,074 (6.0%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 11 (4.7%) | 452,407 (6.1%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 5 (2.1%) | 430,951 (5.8%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 8 (3.4%) | 453,698 (6.1%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 12 (5.1%) | 476,821 (6.4%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 42 (17.9%) | 505,938 (6.8%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 18 (7.7%) | 485,619 (6.5%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 14 (6.0%) | 444,805 (6.0%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 12 (5.1%) | 458,363 (6.2%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 11 (4.7%) | 513,521 (6.9%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 21 (9.0%) | 512,507 (6.9%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 19 (8.1%) | 443,722 (6.0%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 8 (3.4%) | 375,952 (5.1%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 6 (2.6%) | 379,530 (5.1%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 2 (0.9%) | 269,822 (3.6%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 6 (2.6%) | 190,185 (2.6%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 6 (2.6%) | 170,829 (2.3%) | 1,372,301 (2.4%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
According to the 2021 Census, 11.1% of households in the CA11 7JZ postcode are occupied by a single person. This is lower than than the rate across England & Wales, differing by -13.3% from the national average, where 12.8% of households consist of a single individual.
11.1%
-13.3%Percentage of CA11 7JZ households that contain a single person.
Category | CA11 7JZ* | North West | England & Wales |
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Total | 117 | 3,153,406 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 53 (45.3%) | 1,014,913 (32.2%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 13 (11.1%) | 420,823 (13.3%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 40 (34.2%) | 594,090 (18.8%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 57 (48.7%) | 1,961,888 (62.2%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 1 (0.9%) | 278,671 (8.8%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 29 (24.8%) | 904,487 (28.7%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 6 (5.1%) | 312,295 (9.9%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 14 (12.0%) | 412,594 (13.1%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 9 (7.7%) | 179,598 (5.7%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 16 (13.7%) | 373,006 (11.8%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 10 (8.5%) | 192,405 (6.1%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 6 (5.1%) | 155,174 (4.9%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 0 (0.0%) | 25,427 (0.8%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 10 (8.5%) | 382,496 (12.1%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 5 (4.3%) | 241,480 (7.7%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 5 (4.3%) | 141,016 (4.5%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 1 (0.9%) | 23,228 (0.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 1 (0.9%) | 23,228 (0.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 7 (6.0%) | 176,605 (5.6%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 2 (1.7%) | 73,084 (2.3%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 5 (4.3%) | 103,521 (3.3%) | 990,594 (4.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00097712), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (CA11 7JZ) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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