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Armed Forces Service
TQ7 1YDSouth Hams
This section highlights the presence of military veterans and their households within the TQ7 1YD 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, 4.6% of the population have a background in the regular and/or reserve military forces.
This is 58.6% higher than the national average in England, where the service rate is 2.9%.
This may be due to a combination of the proximity of military bases, affordable housing, veteran healthcare facilities, or community support programmes that cater specifically for armed forces personnel, and family connections where other former service members reside.
4.6%
58.6%Percentage of people in TQ7 1YD who have been in the armed forces.
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
According to the 2021 Census, 9.4% of households in TQ7 1YD have at least one person who has previously served in the UK armed forces, compared to 6.7% in England and Wales.
Postcodes such as TQ7 1YD 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.
9.4%
-89.9%Percentage of households in TQ7 1YD with people who have served in the forces.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00102263), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (TQ7 1YD) 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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