Digital map files for Middle Layer Super Output Area (MSOA) boundaries in England and Wales. The data is provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in multiple geospatial formats, including Shapefile, KML, and GeoJSON. It was last updated on 2026-07-08.
Use Cases
- Create thematic maps based on MSOA-level administrative data.
- Perform spatial joins between statistical data and MSOA boundary geometry.
- Develop location-based services using standardized census geographies for England and Wales.
- Analyze regional patterns using the MSOA as a consistent spatial unit.
Strengths
- Data is provided by the authoritative Office for National Statistics (ONS).
- Available in multiple standard geospatial formats (Shapefile, KML, GeoJSON, WMS, WFS).
- Covers the complete geographic scope of England and Wales.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- Office for National Statistics (ONS)
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-07-08 13:32:59.144709; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- England and Wales