Census statistics for Local Authorities
13 February 2003 saw the second major release of data from the 2001
UK Census, painting a complex picture of the nation and its
population, and reflecting the great social changes that have taken
place in recent years.
The idea of north-south and urban-rural divides hides the
contrasting ways that people experience life in each area of the
country. While the population as a whole is ageing, and growth in
numbers is greatest in the south and east, Census 2001 shows that
local communities, often only a short journey apart, have
dramatically different experiences, lifestyles and
identities.
The National Statistics Online website carries profiles of all 376
local and unitary authorities in England and Wales, providing an
at-a-glance portrait of your local area. The most frequently asked
questions on people and places, ethnicity and religion, work,
health and housing are answered on a single page.
If you need more detailed information, Census 2001 data is a key
element of the redesigned Neighbourhood Statistics service, giving
electronic access to all the figures in the February 2003 release.
New and more detailed data, down to small area / ward level, will
be added to Neighbourhood Statistics through the spring and
summer.
Further census information can be found at the following sites: