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Armed Forces Service
OL12 6ZZRochdale
This section highlights the presence of military veterans and their households within the OL12 6ZZ 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
3% of residents in this MSOA region have formerly been part of the regular or reserve armed forces.
In comparison to England's national average of 2.9%, this is a 3.4% difference.
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 OL12 6ZZ who have been in the armed forces.
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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 6.6% of households in OL12 6ZZ have at least one member with UK armed forces service. This compares to 6.7% across England and Wales.
Postcodes such as OL12 6ZZ that contain a lower percentage of households with someone who has served in the UK armed forces is likely in an area with less historical or geographical connection to the military, such as urban centres or regions without nearby military bases. The population may also be younger or more transient, with fewer residents having a background in military service.
6.6%
-92.9%Percentage of households in OL12 6ZZ with people who have served in the forces.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00027781), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (OL12 6ZZ) 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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