| The 2001 Census | |
The Census is a count of all people and households, and has taken place every 10 years since 1801. It is the most complete source of information we have about the population. The most recent Census was held on Sunday 29th April 2001.
The Census makes every effort to include everyone. It is the only survey that provides a detailed picture of the entire population, and is unique because it covers everyone at the same time and asks the same core questions everywhere, making it easy to compare different parts of the country.
The information provided by the Census allows central and local Government, health authorities and many other organisations to target their resources more effectively, and to plan housing, education, health and transport services for years to come.
What type of issues does the Census cover?
Source: National Statistics website: www.statistics.gov.uk Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO
Where Can I Find Results from the 2001 Census in Lincolnshire? (Return to Menu)
The Census 2001 Documents and Datasets listed below are currently available on our website:
To view documents and reports select the 'search' tab from the top of the page and perform a search for 'documents and saved maps'. To view datasets select the 'search' tab and perform a search for 'data and data mapping'. Alternatively select the 'full site search' option and type 2001 Census in the keyword field - remember to include datasets in your search.
Any items with a 'go to..' link are available in this area of the site. Simply click on the 'go to...' link to access these.
Available Documents (Return to Menu)
To access any of these documents select the search tab from the top of the page and choose documents and saved maps from the left-hand menu. The population category will return all of the documents listed below. Certain Items may include a link directly from this page.
Key statistics mapped to Output Area level to provide an overall picture of the Census in Lincolnshire.
Census Workplan
Outlines
Lincolnshire County Council's plans for dissemination and analysis of local
data from the 2001 Census
Timetable for Release
A timetable of information available from the Census from the Office for National Statistics
Population Headlines
Headline results at district level and above, including total population and population density.
Age Profile of Lincolnshire and Districts
Total number of people in Lincolnshire at district level and above by single year of age
Key Statistics for Lincolnshire and Districts (see quick links menu on homepage)
Key statistics at district level and above, covering a number of topics including population, economic activity, health and ethnic groups.
These profiles contain key statistics from the 2001 Census for each ward in Lincolnshire
These profiles contain key statistics from the 2001 Census for each parish in Lincolnshire
Available Datasets (Return to Menu)
All of the datasets below are available at a range of geographies including ward, parish and output area and, where possible, expressed as a % of a larger total. To access these datasets select the 'search' tab from the top of the page and choose 'data and data mapping' from the left-hand menu. The 'Census 2001' category will return all of the datasets listed below.
In addition to the key statistics listed below, there are now a number of additional datasets available on the LRO website covering a range of issues from the 2001 Census including...migration, hours of employment, industry of employment, and method of travel to work.
Usual Resident Population
Total White Population
Total Non-White Population
People Aged 16-74 in Employment
People with No Qualifications
Number of Households
Owner Occupied Households
Rented Households
Households with Dependant Children
Lone Parent Households
Single Pensioner Households
People aged 16-74 Qualified to NVQ level 3 and above
Also coming soon.... (Return to Menu)
Themed Profiles
Providing detailed statistics at district level and above on key themes, for example, dependent children and lone parents.
Where can I find further information? (Return to Menu)
More local and National information can be found on the Office for National Statistics website at: http://www.statistics.gov.uk/census2001/. Click below for tips on locating Census data on the ONS site.
Tips for Locating 2001 Census data on the ONS website
The Office for National Statistics have also produced a series of factsheets providing an overall picture of the 2001 Census that can be found at www.statistics.gov.uk/census2001/Introfactsheets.asp
A copy of the Census form for a household in England, and other forms which were used can be found at www.statistics.gov.uk/census2001/censusform.asp
For any other information about the 2001 Census in Lincolnshire please contact Katy Thomas, Principle Research Officer at Lincolnshire Development: Katy.Thomas@Lincolnshire.gov.uk
2001 Census - Frequently Asked Questions (Return to Menu)
Q: What are Output Areas?
A: The 2001 Census uses output areas in place of enumeration districts. Output areas are small building bricks based on postcodes and designed for statistical purposes. Output areas will have around 125 households on average, and a minimum of 40. Output areas nest within wards and parishes, although some parishes are so small that two or three may make up an output area. For parishes that are smaller than Output Areas, ONS will only release summary information.
Q: What are Standard Tables?
A: Standard Tables are complex cross-tabulations of all the main census topics and relationships between them. For example, S056 tenure and amenities by household composition, and S117 age and qualifications by ethnic group.
Q: When can I get information about ethnic
groups?
A: Population by ethnic group is now available. Cross-tabulated information about ethnic groups (for example, the health or economic activity of ethnic groups) has been released by ONS.
Q: Is it possible to show where people who commute to
work live?
A: This information is now available.
Similar information on the distance travelled to work by people who
live outside an area and work inside an area, and by people who live
inside an area but work outside an area, is now available.
Q: Can I compare the 2001 Census with the
1991 Census?
A: Yes. However, it will not be possible to compare data at output area level as they did not exist in 1991, nor will it be possible to measure ward changes, as ward boundaries were revised in Lincolnshire in 1999. Changes in definition since 1991 include the One Number Census approach, the way students are counted, classification of occupations and social class.