2011 Census User Guide and Key Statistics interface

The 2011 Census User Guide brings together the information you need in order to understand and use statistics from the 2011 Census in England and Wales -

http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/census/2011/census-data/2011-census-user-guide/index.html

Newly available: information about variables and classifications, a comprehensive glossary, and a report about comparability over time. The guide also contains information about quality assurance, quality measures, comparability with other data sources, statistical disclosure control methods, coverage assessment and adjustment methods, and frequently asked questions.

The guide will expand over time as the releases become more detailed. In the meantime, let ONS know what you think.

The Key Statistics interface has now been updated (v2.5) and is available at the following link: http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/census/2011/census-data/index.html

This tool enables comparisons between 2001 and 2011 Census population estimates of selected tables and is available in both Office 2003 and 2007 versions.

ONS recommends that you replace any earlier versions you may have received or downloaded and now use this updated version.

 

CONTACTS

Queries relating to tables or the census in general should be addressed to:

census.customerservices@ons.gov.uk.

Queries relating to boundaries/geography should be addressed to:

ons.geography@ons.gov.uk

2011 Census homepage :

http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/census/2011/index.html

2011 Census News and Events:

http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/census/2011/the-2011-census/news-and-events/index.html