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Armed Forces Service
CV13 6BYHinckley and Bosworth
This section highlights the presence of military veterans and their households within the CV13 6BY neighbourhood area. Discover how many people have served in the UK Armed Forces (Royal Navy, Army, RAF) and the households they belong to. This analysis can offer valuable insights into the local ties to military service, reflecting the contributions made by those who have served our nation.
Previously Served in Forces
Previously Served in Forces tracks the number of people in a given population who have previously served in the armed forces. This data includes those who have completed their military service and returned to civilian life, offering insights into the veteran population's distribution. It is used to assess the needs and demographics of veterans, supporting policy development and community services for them.
ARMED FORCES
In this MSOA zone, 3.5% of the community have served in the regular or reserve armed forces at some point.
In England, the national average stands at 2.9%20.7% higher.
This may be due to a combination of the proximity of military bases, affordable housing, veteran healthcare facilities, or community support programmes that cater specifically for armed forces personnel, and family connections where other former service members reside.
3.5%
20.7%Percentage of people in CV13 6BY who have been in the armed forces.
Category | CV13 6BY* | East Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total: All usual residents | 93,918 | 3,998,045 | 46,006,957 |
Previously served in UK armed forces | 3,094 (3.3%) | 134,189 (3.4%) | 1,325,353 (2.9%) |
Previously served in UK reserve armed forces | 680 (0.7%) | 29,103 (0.7%) | 338,520 (0.7%) |
Previously served in both regular and reserve UK armed forces | 163 (0.2%) | 7,237 (0.2%) | 73,908 (0.2%) |
Has not previously served in any UK armed forces | 89,981 (95.8%) | 3,827,516 (95.7%) | 44,269,176 (96.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
FAQs
Number in Household who have Served
Number who Have Previously Served provides data on the count of individuals in a given population who have previously served in the armed forces. It helps to quantify the veteran population and is valuable for understanding their distribution across regions. This information is used to inform government policies, veteran services, and community support programs.
Forces families
According to Census 2021 data, 8.1% of households in CV13 6BY include at least one person who has served in the UK armed forces. This compares to 6.7% across England and Wales.
Postcodes such as CV13 6BY that contain a higher percentage of households with someone who has served in the UK armed forces is likely near a military base or in an area with a strong military tradition. This could also reflect a community with a historical connection to the armed forces, where military service is common, leading to a higher concentration of veterans compared to the national average.
8.1%
-91.3%Percentage of households in CV13 6BY with people who have served in the forces.
Category | CV13 6BY* | East Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total: All households | 49,446 | 2,037,333 | 23,436,085 |
No people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 45,719 (92.5%) | 1,877,237 (92.1%) | 21,799,706 (93.0%) |
1 person in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 3,590 (7.3%) | 152,726 (7.5%) | 1,571,339 (6.7%) |
2 people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 135 (0.3%) | 7,208 (0.4%) | 63,401 (0.3%) |
3 or more people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 2 (0.0%) | 162 (0.0%) | 1,639 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00131011), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (CV13 6BY) 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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