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People & Demographics
Longstork Road, Rugby, Warwickshire
CV23 0GBRugby
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 CV23 0GB.
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 2,213 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 CV23 0GB area. This number is a key indicator of how densely or sparsely the community is populated.
The neighbourhood around CV23 0GB has a population density between 200% and 600% higher than the regional average of 457.8 people per km2, as shown in Census 2021 data. This increase in density indicates a highly urbanised area, characterised by dense housing, bustling streets, and plenty of local amenities such as shops, schools, and public transport options. Such areas often attract individuals seeking convenience and community activities.
0%
383Population Density.
Category | CV23 0GB* | West Midlands | 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 CV23 0GB are married?
Census 2021 reveals that 50.4% of residents in the postcode CV23 0GB are either married or in a civil partnership. This is higher than compared to the national average across England & Wales, which is 44.7%, a variance of 12.8%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
50.4%
12.8%Percentage of people in CV23 0GB who are married.
Category | CV23 0GB* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 282 | 4,801,329 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 93 (33.0%) | 1,781,208 (37.1%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 142 (50.4%) | 2,172,973 (45.3%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 142 (50.4%) | 2,164,831 (45.1%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 140 (49.6%) | 2,153,949 (44.9%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 2 (0.7%) | 10,882 (0.2%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 8,142 (0.2%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0 (0.0%) | 3,304 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 4,838 (0.1%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 6 (2.1%) | 110,711 (2.3%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 6 (2.1%) | 110,090 (2.3%) | 1,025,977 (2.2%) |
Separated but in a civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 621 (0.0%) | 7,541 (0.0%) |
Dissolved | 34 (12.1%) | 424,612 (8.8%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 34 (12.1%) | 423,752 (8.8%) | 4,160,359 (9.0%) |
Civil partnership dissolved | 0 (0.0%) | 860 (0.0%) | 11,280 (0.0%) |
Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 7 (2.5%) | 311,825 (6.5%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 7 (2.5%) | 311,517 (6.5%) | 2,785,998 (6.1%) |
Surviving partner from civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 308 (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
The population of CV23 0GB includes 22.8% of children aged 15 and below, compared to 17.3 percent across the whole of England. At the elder end of the age spectrum, 8.7 percent are 65 years or older, including retirees.
This is a significant difference, which could be due to a low stock of smaller properties, or lack of access to healthcare facilities nearby.
8.7%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | CV23 0GB* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 380 | 5,950,759 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 18 (4.7%) | 335,390 (5.6%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 40 (10.5%) | 368,300 (6.2%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 29 (7.6%) | 374,417 (6.3%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 31 (8.2%) | 357,485 (6.0%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 33 (8.7%) | 363,419 (6.1%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 13 (3.4%) | 373,003 (6.3%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 25 (6.6%) | 399,937 (6.7%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 15 (3.9%) | 383,140 (6.4%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 39 (10.3%) | 360,431 (6.1%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 42 (11.1%) | 370,157 (6.2%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 39 (10.3%) | 412,745 (6.9%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 21 (5.5%) | 395,528 (6.6%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 18 (4.7%) | 339,572 (5.7%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 5 (1.3%) | 293,756 (4.9%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 6 (1.6%) | 293,867 (4.9%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 3 (0.8%) | 225,523 (3.8%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 1 (0.3%) | 156,961 (2.6%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 2 (0.5%) | 147,128 (2.5%) | 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
From the Census 2021, we find that 3.3% of households in the CV23 0GB postcode consist of just one person. This is lower than when compared to England & Wales as a whole, with a variance of -74.2% from the national average, where 12.8% are single-person households.
3.3%
-74.2%Percentage of CV23 0GB households that contain a single person.
Category | CV23 0GB* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 120 | 2,429,493 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 21 (17.5%) | 725,807 (29.9%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 4 (3.3%) | 318,108 (13.1%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 17 (14.2%) | 407,699 (16.8%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 88 (73.3%) | 1,549,864 (63.8%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 1 (0.8%) | 231,216 (9.5%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 61 (50.8%) | 741,413 (30.5%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 13 (10.8%) | 248,508 (10.2%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 37 (30.8%) | 345,254 (14.2%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 11 (9.2%) | 147,651 (6.1%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 14 (11.7%) | 272,420 (11.2%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 5 (4.2%) | 137,757 (5.7%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 6 (5.0%) | 115,766 (4.8%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 3 (2.5%) | 18,897 (0.8%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 11 (9.2%) | 287,205 (11.8%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 5 (4.2%) | 180,039 (7.4%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 6 (5.0%) | 107,166 (4.4%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 1 (0.8%) | 17,610 (0.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 1 (0.8%) | 17,610 (0.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 11 (9.2%) | 153,822 (6.3%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 6 (5.0%) | 72,712 (3.0%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 5 (4.2%) | 81,110 (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 - E00168306), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (CV23 0GB) 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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