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People & Demographics
Garth Cres, Coventry, West Midlands CV3 2PP
CV3 2PPCoventry
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in CV3 2PP.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
The Census 2021 identifies the population density of this area (closest match to OA output area) as 2,779 people per square kilometre. This detail sheds light on the area's living density, revealing whether it feels bustling or more spacious.
The neighbourhood around CV3 2PP has a population density between 200% and 600% higher than the regional average of 457.8 people per km2, as shown in Census 2021 data. This increase in density indicates a highly urbanised area, characterised by dense housing, bustling streets, and plenty of local amenities such as shops, schools, and public transport options. Such areas often attract individuals seeking convenience and community activities.
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Category | CV3 2PP* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in CV3 2PP are married?
Census 2021 shows that 52% of individuals in the postcode CV3 2PP are married or in a civil partnership. This is higher than compared to the national average for England & Wales, which stands at 44.7%, a variance of 16.3%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
52%
16.3%Percentage of people in CV3 2PP who are married.
Category | CV3 2PP* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 273 | 4,801,329 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 71 (26.0%) | 1,781,208 (37.1%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 142 (52.0%) | 2,172,973 (45.3%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 142 (52.0%) | 2,164,831 (45.1%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 142 (52.0%) | 2,153,949 (44.9%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 10,882 (0.2%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 8,142 (0.2%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0 (0.0%) | 3,304 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 4,838 (0.1%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 8 (2.9%) | 110,711 (2.3%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 8 (2.9%) | 110,090 (2.3%) | 1,025,977 (2.2%) |
Separated but in a civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 621 (0.0%) | 7,541 (0.0%) |
Dissolved | 23 (8.4%) | 424,612 (8.8%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 23 (8.4%) | 423,752 (8.8%) | 4,160,359 (9.0%) |
Civil partnership dissolved | 0 (0.0%) | 860 (0.0%) | 11,280 (0.0%) |
Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 29 (10.6%) | 311,825 (6.5%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 29 (10.6%) | 311,517 (6.5%) | 2,785,998 (6.1%) |
Surviving partner from civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 308 (0.0%) | 4,038 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
Within CV3 2PP, children who are 15 years old or younger make up 12.4% of the total population, compared to 17.3% across England. In contrast, 35% are aged 65 and up, which includes individuals at retirement age.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
35%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | CV3 2PP* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 314 | 5,950,759 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 12 (3.8%) | 335,390 (5.6%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 20 (6.4%) | 368,300 (6.2%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 7 (2.2%) | 374,417 (6.3%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 16 (5.1%) | 357,485 (6.0%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 16 (5.1%) | 363,419 (6.1%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 11 (3.5%) | 373,003 (6.3%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 13 (4.1%) | 399,937 (6.7%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 26 (8.3%) | 383,140 (6.4%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 15 (4.8%) | 360,431 (6.1%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 17 (5.4%) | 370,157 (6.2%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 22 (7.0%) | 412,745 (6.9%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 24 (7.6%) | 395,528 (6.6%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 22 (7.0%) | 339,572 (5.7%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 28 (8.9%) | 293,756 (4.9%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 20 (6.4%) | 293,867 (4.9%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 28 (8.9%) | 225,523 (3.8%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 12 (3.8%) | 156,961 (2.6%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 5 (1.6%) | 147,128 (2.5%) | 1,372,301 (2.4%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
The Census 2021 figures show that 15.3% of households in the CV3 2PP area are single-person households. This percentage is higher than compared to the overall figure for England & Wales, with a variation of 19.5% compared to the national average of 12.8%.
15.3%
19.5%Percentage of CV3 2PP households that contain a single person.
Category | CV3 2PP* | West Midlands | England & Wales |
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Total | 137 | 2,429,493 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 36 (26.3%) | 725,807 (29.9%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 21 (15.3%) | 318,108 (13.1%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 15 (10.9%) | 407,699 (16.8%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 98 (71.5%) | 1,549,864 (63.8%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 22 (16.1%) | 231,216 (9.5%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 47 (34.3%) | 741,413 (30.5%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 17 (12.4%) | 248,508 (10.2%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 20 (14.6%) | 345,254 (14.2%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 10 (7.3%) | 147,651 (6.1%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 11 (8.0%) | 272,420 (11.2%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 9 (6.6%) | 137,757 (5.7%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 2 (1.5%) | 115,766 (4.8%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 0 (0.0%) | 18,897 (0.8%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 17 (12.4%) | 287,205 (11.8%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 5 (3.6%) | 180,039 (7.4%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 12 (8.8%) | 107,166 (4.4%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 1 (0.7%) | 17,610 (0.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 1 (0.7%) | 17,610 (0.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 3 (2.2%) | 153,822 (6.3%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 2 (1.5%) | 72,712 (3.0%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 1 (0.7%) | 81,110 (3.3%) | 990,594 (4.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00048256), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (CV3 2PP) 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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