Testing the census

Rehearsing and testing processes, systems and services.

  • 2019 Rehearsal

    As part of our preparations for Census 2021, we at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) held a census rehearsal in autumn 2019.

  • 2017 Test

    In spring 2017, Office for National Statistics (ONS) held a large-scale test in several parts of the country in preparation for the next census.

  • 2016 Census test in Telford and the Wrekin

    In July 2016, Office for National Statistics (ONS) held a small online test in Telford and the Wrekin.