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2011 Census: Who we are. How we live. What we do.

Welcome to the 2011 Census for England and Wales

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First research report to assess whether administrative data can be used to produce population and census statistics in the future.
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NEW: Beyond 2021 Research report

First research report to assess whether administrative data can be used to produce population and census statistics in the future.
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2011 Census General Report - The official and comprehensive account of the census in England and Wales.
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Statistical release

Additional Detailed and Local Characteristics tables for England and Wales (part 2).
Origin-destination second addresses

Statistical release

Origin-destination statistics on migration for local authorities in the United Kingdom.
Workday population

Statistical release

Origin-destination statistics on migration, workplace and students for local authorities in the United Kingdom.

Census statistics help paint a picture of the nation and how we live. They provide a detailed snapshot of the population and its characteristics, and underpin funding allocation to provide public services.

The population of England & Wales on Census Day, 27 March 2011, was 56,075,912.

Planning for the next census and beyond has already started.

Visit the Census Transformation Programme (CTP) webpages

CTP Latest - 22/10/2015:  Beyond 2021 Research report

First research report to assess whether administrative data can be used to produce population and census statistics in the future.

Census results 

2011 Census data
Start here to access all census data tables.
Beta Data Explorer and ONS Open API
Take a look at the beta versions of our new tools to find, explore and re-use 2011 Census data online.
Statistical release
Additional Detailed and Local Characteristics tables for England and Wales (part 2)
Statistical release
Small populations tables for 30 selected small populations groups

Latest 2011 Census Analysis: The stories behind the data

For more stories, see our 2011 Census Analysis pages.

Ethnicity and religion of the non-UK born population in England and Wales
Adds to previous reports by looking at the ethnicity and religion of non-UK born residents. It adds contextual detail providing insight into how immigration patterns have influenced trends in ethnicity and religion.
Residents with work related second addresses
An analysis of adults with work-related second address outside usually resident LA, including by occupational groups and qualification levels.

Census interactive: Uncover your local area

We're producing new interactive content all the time. See what we've done so far and check out the 2011 Census content on the visual.ons website too.

Interactive map
Find out about the location of dependent children with second parental addresses using this interactive map.
Interactive map
See the commuting patterns of the UK and explore patterns in your area using this interactive map.
Quiz
Know your area? Answer seven questions to see whether you're a local expert.
Interactive map - Single people
Explore our interactive census map showing the percentage of single people by area and sex.
2011 Census comparator tool
Compare the size and structure of the England & Wales population by country, region or local authority. Includes comparison with 2001 Census statistics.
Census Transformation Programme
Reviewing future needs for population and housing information and how these needs might be met.
Microdata teaching file
This file provides a small sample of non-disclosive microdata as an educational tool.
Census interactive
Compare areas, previous census data, see data stories and uncover the picture in your area.
Census analysis
Get behind the data with census stories and videos.
Census user guide
All the information you need in order to understand and use statistics from the 2011 Census.
Census data catalogue
Products and releases from the 2011 Census in England and Wales.
UK Censuses
Data from the UK 2011 Censuses.
Beta Data Explorer and Open API
ONS launches the beta Data Explorer and Open API ahead of the full release in 2014.
Top 5: Most popular tables
Top 5: Most popular releases
Top 5: Most popular analysis
Data for your area
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Enter your postcode in the box above to see the data summary for your local area
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