Rural Urban Classification (2011) Map of Output Areas in Wales

A 2 MB PDF map visualizes the Rural Urban Classification for Output Areas in Wales. The Office for National Statistics created this geospatial resource, which was last updated on July 8, 2026. It categorizes small statistical areas based on their settlement context from the 2011 census.

Use Cases

• Visualize rural-urban settlement patterns in Wales based on the 2011 classification scheme.
• Support regional planning and policy analysis based on geographic classification of Output Areas.
• Conduct demographic or socioeconomic studies using the rural-urban classification as a spatial layer.

Strengths

• Classification is based on the authoritative 2011 census from the Office for National Statistics.
• The map provides a visual geospatial representation of the classification for all Output Areas in Wales.

Limitations

• The data is presented only as a PDF map, limiting direct computational analysis.
• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The classification is from 2011 and may not reflect recent demographic changes.

Provenance

Source

Office for National Statistics

Collection Method

Likely derived from the 2011 UK census and official geographic boundaries.

Time Range

2011

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-08 13:31:19.239359; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Wales