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People & Demographics
Kenilworth Road, Coventry
CV3 6PTCoventry
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 CV3 6PT.
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 2,155 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 CV3 6PT area. This number is a key indicator of how densely or sparsely the community is populated.
The neighbourhood around CV3 6PT 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%
371Population Density.
Category | CV3 6PT* | 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 CV3 6PT are married?
The 2021 Census indicates that 58.1% of individuals in the postcode CV3 6PT are married or in a civil partnership. This figure is higher than compared to the England & Wales average, where the marriage and civil partnership rate is 44.7%, a difference of 30.0%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
58.1%
30.0%Percentage of people in CV3 6PT who are married.
Category | CV3 6PT* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 308 | 4,801,329 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 69 (22.4%) | 1,781,208 (37.1%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 179 (58.1%) | 2,172,973 (45.3%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 176 (57.1%) | 2,164,831 (45.1%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 176 (57.1%) | 2,153,949 (44.9%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 10,882 (0.2%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 3 (1.0%) | 8,142 (0.2%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 3 (1.0%) | 3,304 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 4,838 (0.1%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 4 (1.3%) | 110,711 (2.3%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 4 (1.3%) | 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 | 21 (6.8%) | 424,612 (8.8%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 21 (6.8%) | 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 | 35 (11.4%) | 311,825 (6.5%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 35 (11.4%) | 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
In the postcode CV3 6PT, children under 16 constitute 11.8% of the population, compared to 17.3% across England. At the elder end of the age spectrum, 36.1 percent are 65 years or older, including retirees.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
36.1%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | CV3 6PT* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 358 | 5,950,759 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 2 (0.6%) | 335,390 (5.6%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 19 (5.3%) | 368,300 (6.2%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 21 (5.9%) | 374,417 (6.3%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 17 (4.7%) | 357,485 (6.0%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 17 (4.7%) | 363,419 (6.1%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 16 (4.5%) | 373,003 (6.3%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 12 (3.4%) | 399,937 (6.7%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 11 (3.1%) | 383,140 (6.4%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 20 (5.6%) | 360,431 (6.1%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 22 (6.1%) | 370,157 (6.2%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 25 (7.0%) | 412,745 (6.9%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 24 (6.7%) | 395,528 (6.6%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 36 (10.1%) | 339,572 (5.7%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 23 (6.4%) | 293,756 (4.9%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 23 (6.4%) | 293,867 (4.9%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 26 (7.3%) | 225,523 (3.8%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 21 (5.9%) | 156,961 (2.6%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 23 (6.4%) | 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
Based on Census 2021 data, 12.9% of households in the CV3 6PT postcode are made up of a single occupant. This is roughly the same as when compared to the overall data for England & Wales, with a difference of 0.8% relative to the national figure, where 12.8% of households are composed of a single person.
12.9%
0.8%Percentage of CV3 6PT households that contain a single person.
Category | CV3 6PT* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 132 | 2,429,493 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 27 (20.5%) | 725,807 (29.9%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 17 (12.9%) | 318,108 (13.1%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 10 (7.6%) | 407,699 (16.8%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 95 (72.0%) | 1,549,864 (63.8%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 26 (19.7%) | 231,216 (9.5%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 55 (41.7%) | 741,413 (30.5%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 24 (18.2%) | 248,508 (10.2%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 20 (15.2%) | 345,254 (14.2%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 11 (8.3%) | 147,651 (6.1%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 7 (5.3%) | 272,420 (11.2%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 4 (3.0%) | 137,757 (5.7%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 3 (2.3%) | 115,766 (4.8%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 0 (0.0%) | 18,897 (0.8%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 7 (5.3%) | 287,205 (11.8%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 3 (2.3%) | 180,039 (7.4%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 4 (3.0%) | 107,166 (4.4%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 0 (0.0%) | 17,610 (0.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 0 (0.0%) | 17,610 (0.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 10 (7.6%) | 153,822 (6.3%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 4 (3.0%) | 72,712 (3.0%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 6 (4.5%) | 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 - E00048416), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (CV3 6PT) 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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