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People & Demographics
Dewsbury Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands
CV3 6LFCoventry
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 6LF.
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
With a population density of 3,959 people per square kilometre (as per Census 2021), this area's closest OA output area reveals how many residents occupy a single square kilometre in the CV3 6LF area. This number is a key indicator of how densely or sparsely the community is populated.
The CV3 6LF neighbourhood has a population density much higher than the regional average of 457.8 people per km2, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the region. This is typical of urban hubs where housing, amenities, and services are tightly packed, creating a vibrant, fast-paced environment. People living here can benefit from unparalleled convenience - everything from shops and schools to public transport is on the doorstep. However, such high density can bring challenges including limited green spaces, higher noise levels, and potential congestion.
0%
765Population Density.
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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 6LF are married?
The 2021 Census reports that 65.2% of residents in the postcode CV3 6LF are either married or in a civil partnership. This rate is higher than than the overall figure for England & Wales, which is 44.7%, a difference of 45.9%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
65.2%
45.9%Percentage of people in CV3 6LF who are married.
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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
In the postcode CV3 6LF, children under 16 constitute 13.4% of the population, compared to 17.3% across England. At the elder end of the age spectrum, 33.8 percent are 65 years or older, including retirees.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
33.8%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
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 20% of households in the CV3 6LF area are single-person households. This percentage is higher than compared to the overall figure for England & Wales, with a variation of 56.3% compared to the national average of 12.8%.
20%
56.3%Percentage of CV3 6LF households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00048946), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (CV3 6LF) 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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