Census Data

Blackpool: Previously served in the UK armed forces

Location Type: Unitary Authorities, ONS Geographic Code: E06000009

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Key Facts

All Residents 141,036
Male 69,626
Female 71,410
Households 64,789
Population Density (people/km2) 4,041.1
Table Codets071
Issued2022-12-13
Unit of MeasurePerson
Number of Response Options5

This dataset provides Census 2021 estimates that classify usual residents in England and Wales by whether or not they have previously served in the UK armed forces. The estimates are as at Census Day, 21 March 2021.

Summary

Identifies people who have previously served in the UK armed forces. This includes those who have served for at least one day in armed forces, either regular or reserves, or Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations.

Quality Statement

Many who have previously served in the UK armed forces will be older males because of National Service. We applied extra quality assurance to correct some answers from currently serving personnel.

More information at the ONS website

UK armed forces veteran indicator: Total: All usual residents 116,339
Previously served in UK armed forces 4,861
Previously served in UK reserve armed forces 900
Previously served in both regular and reserve UK armed forces 220
Has not previously served in any UK armed forces 110,358

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