Census 2001 Key Statistics for England and Wales

The 2001 Census Key Statistics series provides a compact reference of key results for every topic covered by the Census. It includes results for a range of different geographical breakdowns of England and Wales. The data is produced by the Office for National Statistics and designated as National Statistics.

Use Cases

• Analyze population demographics based on the range of topics covered by the Census.
• Compare socio-economic indicators across different geographical breakdowns of England and Wales.
• Model regional population distributions using the key statistics for various geographic areas.
• Study long-term demographic changes by using the 2001 Census as a historical baseline.

Strengths

• Data is designated as National Statistics, indicating official quality standards.
• Covers every topic from the 2001 Census for England and Wales.
• Provides results for a range of different geographical breakdowns.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is from 2001 and may not reflect current population characteristics.

Provenance

Source

Office for National Statistics

Collection Method

National census conducted in 2001.

Time Range

2001

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-08 13:33:29.916657; freshness should be verified.

Geography

England and Wales