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Armed Forces Service
Harvest Hill Lane, Allesley, Coventry, Solihull, West Midlands
CV5 9DESolihull
This section highlights the presence of military veterans and their households within the CV5 9DE neighbourhood area. Discover how many people have served in the UK Armed Forces (Royal Navy, Army, RAF) and the households they belong to. This analysis can offer valuable insights into the local ties to military service, reflecting the contributions made by those who have served our nation.
Previously Served in Forces
Previously Served in Forces tracks the number of people in a given population who have previously served in the armed forces. This data includes those who have completed their military service and returned to civilian life, offering insights into the veteran population's distribution. It is used to assess the needs and demographics of veterans, supporting policy development and community services for them.
ARMED FORCES
Within this MSOA area, 2.6% of the population have a background in the regular and/or reserve military forces.
In England, the national average stands at 2.9%-10.3% lower.
This could be due to a lack of military presence in the area, cultural factors and social dynamics that may be less inclusive or welcoming to veterans, or a higher cost of living.
2.6%
-10.3%Percentage of people in CV5 9DE who have been in the armed forces.
Category | CV5 9DE* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total: All usual residents | 174,501 | 4,801,329 | 46,006,957 |
Previously served in UK armed forces | 4,335 (2.5%) | 126,147 (2.6%) | 1,325,353 (2.9%) |
Previously served in UK reserve armed forces | 1,288 (0.7%) | 34,115 (0.7%) | 338,520 (0.7%) |
Previously served in both regular and reserve UK armed forces | 228 (0.1%) | 7,337 (0.2%) | 73,908 (0.2%) |
Has not previously served in any UK armed forces | 168,650 (96.6%) | 4,633,730 (96.5%) | 44,269,176 (96.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
FAQs
Number in Household who have Served
Number who Have Previously Served provides data on the count of individuals in a given population who have previously served in the armed forces. It helps to quantify the veteran population and is valuable for understanding their distribution across regions. This information is used to inform government policies, veteran services, and community support programs.
Forces families
Census 2021 shows that 6.8% of households in CV5 9DE have at least one member with UK armed forces service. This compares to 6.7% across England and Wales.
Postcodes such as CV5 9DE that contain a higher percentage of households with someone who has served in the UK armed forces is likely near a military base or in an area with a strong military tradition. This could also reflect a community with a historical connection to the armed forces, where military service is common, leading to a higher concentration of veterans compared to the national average.
6.8%
-92.7%Percentage of households in CV5 9DE with people who have served in the forces.
Category | CV5 9DE* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total: All households | 89,484 | 2,429,492 | 23,436,085 |
No people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 83,878 (93.7%) | 2,270,793 (93.5%) | 21,799,706 (93.0%) |
1 person in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 5,482 (6.1%) | 153,081 (6.3%) | 1,571,339 (6.7%) |
2 people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 121 (0.1%) | 5,491 (0.2%) | 63,401 (0.3%) |
3 or more people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 3 (0.0%) | 127 (0.0%) | 1,639 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00051415), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (CV5 9DE) 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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