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People & Demographics
Highland Road, Coventry, West Midlands CV5 6GS
CV5 6GSCoventry
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 CV5 6GS.
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
Census 2021 data indicates that the population density of CV5 6GS (closest OA output area) is 8,409 people per square kilometre. This statistic provides an essential perspective on how populated the neighbourhood is, offering clues about its residential layout and space availability.
The CV5 6GS neighbourhood has a population density much higher than the regional average of 457.8 people per km2, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the region. This is typical of urban hubs where housing, amenities, and services are tightly packed, creating a vibrant, fast-paced environment. People living here can benefit from unparalleled convenience - everything from shops and schools to public transport is on the doorstep. However, such high density can bring challenges including limited green spaces, higher noise levels, and potential congestion.
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1737Population Density.
Category | CV5 6GS* | 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 CV5 6GS are married?
Census 2021 shows that 15.4% of individuals in the postcode CV5 6GS are married or in a civil partnership. This is lower than compared to the national average for England & Wales, which stands at 44.7%, a variance of -65.5%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
15.4%
-65.5%Percentage of people in CV5 6GS who are married.
Category | CV5 6GS* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 286 | 4,801,329 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 213 (74.5%) | 1,781,208 (37.1%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 44 (15.4%) | 2,172,973 (45.3%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 40 (14.0%) | 2,164,831 (45.1%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 40 (14.0%) | 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 | 4 (1.4%) | 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 | 4 (1.4%) | 4,838 (0.1%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 4 (1.4%) | 110,711 (2.3%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 4 (1.4%) | 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 | 13 (4.5%) | 424,612 (8.8%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 13 (4.5%) | 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 | 12 (4.2%) | 311,825 (6.5%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 12 (4.2%) | 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
Children aged 15 and under represent 8.8% of those living in CV5 6GS, compared to 17.3 percent across the country. Meanwhile, 9.4% of residents are aged 65 or older, covering those who are of retirement age. This compares to 21.8% across England & Wales.
This is a significant difference, which could be due to a low stock of smaller properties, or lack of access to healthcare facilities nearby.
9.4%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | CV5 6GS* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 317 | 5,950,759 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 7 (2.2%) | 335,390 (5.6%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 14 (4.4%) | 368,300 (6.2%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 7 (2.2%) | 374,417 (6.3%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 21 (6.6%) | 357,485 (6.0%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 101 (31.9%) | 363,419 (6.1%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 47 (14.8%) | 373,003 (6.3%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 17 (5.4%) | 399,937 (6.7%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 22 (6.9%) | 383,140 (6.4%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 7 (2.2%) | 360,431 (6.1%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 18 (5.7%) | 370,157 (6.2%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 11 (3.5%) | 412,745 (6.9%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 7 (2.2%) | 395,528 (6.6%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 9 (2.8%) | 339,572 (5.7%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 7 (2.2%) | 293,756 (4.9%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 5 (1.6%) | 293,867 (4.9%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 2 (0.6%) | 225,523 (3.8%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 7 (2.2%) | 156,961 (2.6%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 8 (2.5%) | 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
The Census 2021 figures show that 11.9% of households in the CV5 6GS area are single-person households. This percentage is lower than compared to the overall figure for England & Wales, with a variation of -7.0% compared to the national average of 12.8%.
11.9%
-7.0%Percentage of CV5 6GS households that contain a single person.
Category | CV5 6GS* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 126 | 2,429,493 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 40 (31.7%) | 725,807 (29.9%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 15 (11.9%) | 318,108 (13.1%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 25 (19.8%) | 407,699 (16.8%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 42 (33.3%) | 1,549,864 (63.8%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 2 (1.6%) | 231,216 (9.5%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 16 (12.7%) | 741,413 (30.5%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 8 (6.3%) | 248,508 (10.2%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 6 (4.8%) | 345,254 (14.2%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 2 (1.6%) | 147,651 (6.1%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 15 (11.9%) | 272,420 (11.2%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 9 (7.1%) | 137,757 (5.7%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 4 (3.2%) | 115,766 (4.8%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 2 (1.6%) | 18,897 (0.8%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 8 (6.3%) | 287,205 (11.8%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 8 (6.3%) | 180,039 (7.4%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 0 (0.0%) | 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 | 44 (34.9%) | 153,822 (6.3%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 0 (0.0%) | 72,712 (3.0%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 44 (34.9%) | 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 - E00049006), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (CV5 6GS) 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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