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People & Demographics
Tower St, Coventry CV1
CV5 7ZGCoventry
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 7ZG.
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 1,394 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 CV5 7ZG area. This number is a key indicator of how densely or sparsely the community is populated.
The neighbourhood around CV5 7ZG 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%
204Population Density.
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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 7ZG are married?
The 2021 Census reports that 26.6% of residents in the postcode CV5 7ZG are either married or in a civil partnership. This rate is lower than than the overall figure for England & Wales, which is 44.7%, a difference of -40.5%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
26.6%
-40.5%Percentage of people in CV5 7ZG who are married.
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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 CV5 7ZG area, 18.8% of the population is made up of children aged 15 and under, compared to 17.3% across England. At the upper end of the age scale, 18 percent are 65 and above, including those at retirement age. This compares to 21.9% at regional level, and 21.8% across the country who are aged 65 and above, a difference of -17.4% when compared to England as a whole.
This is largely in line with the rest of the country.
18%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
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 12% of households in the CV5 7ZG postcode consist of just one person. This is lower than when compared to England & Wales as a whole, with a variance of -6.3% from the national average, where 12.8% are single-person households.
12%
-6.3%Percentage of CV5 7ZG households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00048270), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (CV5 7ZG) 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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