Super Output Area Mid-Year Population Estimates for England and Wales, 2011 Census Revised

Experimental mid-year population estimates for Lower and Middle Layer Super Output Areas in England and Wales, revised in line with the 2011 Census. The dataset provides estimates of the usually resident population by age and sex as of 30 June for reference years, produced by the Office for National Statistics. It is designated as Official Statistics not designated as National Statistics.

Use Cases

• Modeling local service demand based on age and sex demographics mentioned in the description
• Analyzing population distribution and change at small geographical scales based on Super Output Area boundaries
• Benchmarking other social or economic datasets against official population estimates for England and Wales

Strengths

• Estimates are consistent with revised Census-based local authority and national estimates, ensuring coherence.
• Data reflects the new Super Output Area boundaries introduced for the 2011 Census results, aligning with contemporary geography.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last updated 2026-07-08 13:32:46.352725; freshness should be verified.

Provenance

Source

Office for National Statistics

Collection Method

Part of the Small Area Population Estimates (SAPE) set, revised in line with the 2011 Census.

Time Range

Mid-year estimates as of 30 June for reference years (specific years not provided).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-08 13:32:46.352725

Geography

Lower and Middle Layer Super Output Areas in England and Wales.