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Armed Forces Service
SM3 8ZRSutton
This section highlights the presence of military veterans and their households within the SM3 8ZR 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
The MSOA region sees 1.8% of its population with prior service in the regular or reserve armed forces.
This rate is -37.9% lower than the national average of 2.9%
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.
1.8%
-37.9%Percentage of people in SM3 8ZR who have been in the armed forces.
Category | SM3 8ZR* | London | England & Wales |
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Total: All usual residents | 165,657 | 7,103,985 | 46,006,957 |
Previously served in UK armed forces | 2,408 (1.5%) | 65,066 (0.9%) | 1,325,353 (2.9%) |
Previously served in UK reserve armed forces | 1,018 (0.6%) | 31,900 (0.4%) | 338,520 (0.7%) |
Previously served in both regular and reserve UK armed forces | 143 (0.1%) | 3,751 (0.1%) | 73,908 (0.2%) |
Has not previously served in any UK armed forces | 162,088 (97.8%) | 7,003,268 (98.6%) | 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 reveals that 4.8% of households in SM3 8ZR include at least one person with UK armed forces experience. This compares to 6.7% across England and Wales.
Postcodes such as SM3 8ZR 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.
4.8%
-94.9%Percentage of households in SM3 8ZR with people who have served in the forces.
Category | SM3 8ZR* | London | England & Wales |
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Total: All households | 82,350 | 3,423,889 | 23,436,085 |
No people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 78,929 (95.8%) | 3,328,280 (97.2%) | 21,799,706 (93.0%) |
1 person in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 3,339 (4.1%) | 93,059 (2.7%) | 1,571,339 (6.7%) |
2 people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 79 (0.1%) | 2,370 (0.1%) | 63,401 (0.3%) |
3 or more people in the household previously served in UK armed forces | 3 (0.0%) | 180 (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 - E00020713), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (SM3 8ZR) 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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