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People & Demographics
Meriden House, Birmingham Road, Coventry, West Midlands
CV5 9AWCoventry
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 9AW.
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 tells us that the population density of the CV5 9AW postcode area (closest match to OA output area) is, 61 people per square kilometre. This figure represents the number of residents living in each square kilometre, which offers insight into how crowded or spacious the neighbourhood is.
CV5 9AW has a population density that's lower than the regional average of 457.8 people per km2, based on Census 2021 data. This lower density often can indicate a quieter and less crowded environment, with more space per household and a more relaxed pace of life. While there may still be access to essential amenities and community resources, the reduced density could mean fewer nearby services and longer journeys for some activities such as communiting.
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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 9AW are married?
The 2021 Census data indicates that 52.1% of people living in the postcode CV5 9AW are either married or in a civil partnership. This rate is higher than than the overall figure for England & Wales, differing by 16.6% from the national rate of 44.7%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
52.1%
16.6%Percentage of people in CV5 9AW 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
Children aged 15 and under form 11.5% of the population in the CV5 9AW area, compared to 17.3% across the rest of England. At the senior end of the spectrum, 38.7% are aged 65 or older, including those who have reached retirement age.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
38.7%
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
Census data from 2021 shows that 17% of the households in the postcode CV5 9AW are single-person homes. This figure is higher than than the average across England & Wales, marking a difference of 32.8% compared to the nationwide statistic, where 12.8% of households are occupied by one person.
17%
32.8%Percentage of CV5 9AW households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00048253), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (CV5 9AW) 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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