The Census
Overview
The Census is the most comprehensive single survey of the United Kingdom population. It aims to count all people and households at the same time and, by asking a core set of questions, allow comparison between different areas of the country and different groups of people.
The information from the Census enables central and local government to target resources and plan service provision more effectively. It also provides a broad range of demographic, social and economic information for use by other public services, the business and academic sectors, and the community.
The Census has been carried out every 10 years since 1801, with the exception of 1941. The most recent Census was held in 2001 and the next Census is planned for 27 March 2011.
For further information please go to the following pages:
2001 Census
The latest statistics, local area profiles and background information.
2011 Census
Overview of the 2011 Census and planning for the next Census, including key dates and latest news.
Historic Census records note:
Individual Census forms remain confidential for 100 years. Records from the 1911 Census have recently been made available online here: http://www.1911census.co.uk/
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