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Armed Forces Service
AL7 2LS
This section highlights the presence of military veterans and their households within the AL7 2LS 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
In this MSOA area, 1.9% of the population have served in either the regular or reserve branches of the armed forces.
In comparison to England's national average of 2.9%, this is a -34.5% difference.
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.
1.9%
-34.5%Percentage of people in AL7 2LS who have been in the armed forces.
Category | AL7 2LS* | East of England | England & Wales |
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Total: All usual residents | 97,484 | 5,148,284 | 46,006,957 |
Previously served in UK armed forces | 1,792 (1.8%) | 149,280 (2.9%) | 1,325,353 (2.9%) |
Previously served in UK reserve armed forces | 637 (0.7%) | 36,470 (0.7%) | 338,520 (0.7%) |
Previously served in both regular and reserve UK armed forces | 107 (0.1%) | 8,132 (0.2%) | 73,908 (0.2%) |
Has not previously served in any UK armed forces | 94,948 (97.4%) | 4,954,402 (96.2%) | 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
Statistics from the Census 2021 show that 4.5% of households in AL7 2LS have at least one person who has previously served in the UK armed forces, compared to 6.7% throughout England and Wales.
Postcodes such as AL7 2LS 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.
4.5%
-95.2%Percentage of households in AL7 2LS with people who have served in the forces.
Category | AL7 2LS* | East of England | England & Wales |
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Total: All households | 46,209 | 2,628,783 | 23,436,085 |
No people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 43,795 (94.8%) | 2,445,734 (93.0%) | 21,799,706 (93.0%) |
1 person in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 2,354 (5.1%) | 176,259 (6.7%) | 1,571,339 (6.7%) |
2 people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 58 (0.1%) | 6,634 (0.3%) | 63,401 (0.3%) |
3 or more people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 2 (0.0%) | 156 (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 - E00121620), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (AL7 2LS) 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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