Useful websites

If you need more information, there are a number of sources that may be able to help you.

Census 2011

Every ten years the Office for National Statistics (ONS) carries out a census to find out more about the people who live in England and Wales, and about the make-up of local neighbourhoods. The census asks about work, health, national identity, citizenship, ethnic background, education, second homes, language, religion, marital status and so on. These statistics are then used to build a picture of today’s society.

Neighbourhood statistics (NeSS)

This service enables you to customise your own datasets. You can select a topic of interest and the geographical level at which they wish to view information. If you wish to do so, select the 'customise tables, charts and maps' option at the bottom of the page and choose 'construct a new area' then follow the on-screen instructions. Data can be obtained as a table, chart or map and the service is free of charge.

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The Office of National Statistics (ONS)

The ONS provides a wide variety of information about Britain's economy, population and society at a national and local level.

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National Labour Market Statistics (Nomis)

This service provides labour market and related population data from a variety of sources including the Labour Force Survey, the Department for Work and Pensions, Annual Business Inquiry and others. Data can be obtained for a variety of geographical levels including local authorities, wards and parliamentary constituencies.  There is no charge for the service.

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Audit Commission profiles

These profiles give information about the quality of life and public services in a local authority area.  Data is presented under ten broad quality of life themes such as education and lifelong learning, community cohesion and involvement,  culture and leisure, health and social well-being, transport and access, housing and so on.  Areas can be compared and the service is free of charge.

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Communities and Local Government

Communities and Local Government sets UK policy on local government, housing, urban regeneration, planning and fire and rescue. They are responsible for all race equality and community cohesion related issues in England and for building regulations, fire safety and some housing issues in England and Wales.

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