Workplace Population by Age from the 2001 Census for England and Wales

2001 data on the working-age population (16-74) whose usual place of work is within a given area, sourced from the UK Census. The dataset is published by the Office for National Statistics via Neighbourhood Statistics and provides counts at multiple geographic levels including Output Areas, Wards, and Local Authorities. It defines the workplace population as people in employment, counting those with no fixed place of work or who work from home in their area of residence.

Use Cases

• Modeling local labor supply based on age demographics mentioned in the description
• Analyzing regional economic activity based on workplace population counts
• Planning public transport and infrastructure based on geographies like Output Areas and Wards
• Studying age-specific employment patterns for England and Wales in 2001

Strengths

• Data is sourced from a national census, providing a high-coverage snapshot for 2001
• Geographic coverage includes multiple levels from Output Area to National for England and Wales
• Includes a clear operational definition for the 'workplace population' as people aged 16-74 in employment

Limitations

• Data is from a single point in time (2001) and may not reflect current conditions
• Row count and specific column definitions are unknown, limiting suitability assessment
• The dataset's structure and file formats are unspecified, requiring inspection after download

Provenance

Source

Office for National Statistics

Collection Method

Survey (census)

Time Range

2001

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-08 13:31:43.829209; freshness should be verified

Geography

England and Wales