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Armed Forces Service
Tamworth Road, Corley, Coventry, West Midlands
CV7 8BWNorth Warwickshire
This section highlights the presence of military veterans and their households within the CV7 8BW 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
A total of 3% of people in this MSOA area have past experience in the regular and/or reserve military forces.
This percentage is 3.4%, roughly the same as than the 2.9%
This is roughly in line with other areas of the country, meaning there is a varied mix of facilities that cater for armed forces veterans.
3%
3.4%Percentage of people in CV7 8BW who have been in the armed forces.
Category | CV7 8BW* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total: All usual residents | 53,898 | 4,801,329 | 46,006,957 |
Previously served in UK armed forces | 1,639 (3.0%) | 126,147 (2.6%) | 1,325,353 (2.9%) |
Previously served in UK reserve armed forces | 395 (0.7%) | 34,115 (0.7%) | 338,520 (0.7%) |
Previously served in both regular and reserve UK armed forces | 94 (0.2%) | 7,337 (0.2%) | 73,908 (0.2%) |
Has not previously served in any UK armed forces | 51,770 (96.1%) | 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
The 2021 Census shows that 7.5% of households in CV7 8BW include at least one individual with UK armed forces service. This compares to 6.7% across England and Wales.
Postcodes such as CV7 8BW 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.
7.5%
-92.0%Percentage of households in CV7 8BW with people who have served in the forces.
Category | CV7 8BW* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total: All households | 27,580 | 2,429,492 | 23,436,085 |
No people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 25,550 (92.6%) | 2,270,793 (93.5%) | 21,799,706 (93.0%) |
1 person in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 1,963 (7.1%) | 153,081 (6.3%) | 1,571,339 (6.7%) |
2 people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 66 (0.2%) | 5,491 (0.2%) | 63,401 (0.3%) |
3 or more people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 1 (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 - E00158169), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (CV7 8BW) 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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