Census
The next census in England and Wales will be in 2021. Census transformation will ensure its success by making the best use of all available data to enhance the provision of population statistics.
The next census and beyond
2019 Rehearsal
Information on the Office for National Statistics' (ONS) autumn 2019 census rehearsal - part of our preparations for Census 2021.
NS accreditation
Find out what we are doing to ensure the Census 2021 outputs retain the National Statistics accreditation.
Census transformation
Read about how we are getting ready for Census 2021 and beyond.
Legislation and policy
Find out about the legislation behind Census 2021.
About the census
What the census is and why it is important to all of us.
Census data and background
All census data
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2011 Census
Data, release information, analysis, background and history of the 2011 Census for England and Wales
2011 UK censuses
Statistics from the UK censuses of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland paint a picture of the nation and how we live
2001 and earlier censuses
Data, design and background information for earlier censuses
Census Customer Services
Our customer service team provide expert advice and guidance on every census