Census
2001 Census
2001 Census - Office for National Statistics
Gateway page to ONS information on 2001.
2001 Census and its Significance for the Commercial World, The
Download an article by Alison Green of Sainsbury's that explains the importance of the Census for commercial organisations, especially those in the retail sector with large branch networks.
www.geodemographics.org.uk/pdf/BRCMarch2004pp56-57Census-AlisonGreen.pdf
2001 Census Debriefing Seminar
A report relating to the 2001 Census Debriefing Seminar held at City Hall, London, in April 2006 is available to download.
Association for Geographic Information
The main website of the AGI - the Association for Geographic Information in the UK.
Census Information Gateway, The
The vast UK Census help and information site, which includes a search facility for locating relevant sections of the site (currently under construction). The site contains information on a huge range of census-related issues.
Census News, ONS
On-line access to the latest census news released by the Office for National Statistics.
www.statistics.gov.uk/census2001/whats_new.asp
Archive: www.statistics.gov.uk/census2001/census_news_archive.asp
Census News for Scotland
On-line access to the latest census news released by the General Register Office for Scotland.
Census of Population: 2000 and Beyond - A Conference at the Cathie Marsh Centre
The website of a conference held in June 2000 at the Cathie Marsh Centre for Census and Survey Research at the University of Manchester. Included on the site are full versions of the 15 conference papers available for downloading. The papers represent some of the latest research in the field, covering topics such as Experian's FIZZ system and the ONS's 2001 Census data dissemination strategies.
Census Output Prospectus
Discover the latest plans for the 2001 Census output, direct from the Office for National Statistics. The prospectus can be read on-line, or downloaded as an Adobe Acrobat file.
National Classification of Census Output Areas, The
The National Classification of Census Output Areas is a three tier hierarchy which was created from Census variables, and classifies every output area in the UK based on its value for those variables. This site is designed to give users access to the classification, and information about its creation and additional information to aid use.
National Statistics
Maintained by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this site includes some of the latest official UK statistics, regular updates on the progress of the 2001 census, access to up-to-date Governmental publications, and updates on UK economic indicators. It also incorporates the StatBase and DataBank databases. The former gives free access to a large selection of Government statistics, while the latter is a subscription service.
NISRA - 2001 Census of Population
The official website of the 2001 Census in Northern Ireland. The site contains details about the 1997 Census Test, the 1999 Census Rehearsal and the consultation that has taken place so far.
Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
NISRA is reponsible for administering the Census in Northern Ireland, and for providing statistics related to the Province. The site contains some data on Northern Ireland's demography and to other key issues of importance, such as crime and education.
Output Area Classification (OAC) User Group
Supports and promotes the use of the UK Output Area Classification (OAC) as geodemography open to all. Its aims are to help users apply this fine grained classification, available in the public domain, through sharing and building experience, and by representing their interests.
Additional keywords: small area classification, open geodemographics, census output areas
Social Grade Approximation for the 2001 Census
Social Grade is the 'common currency' social classification (the 'ABC1' system) used by the advertising industry and employed throughout marketing and market research. This site provides details of the new approximation to Social Grade available in the outputs from the 2001 Census. Results produced using the Social Grade algorithm are similar to other sources of information for people aged 16-64, but show differences from other sources for those aged 65 and above. A document is available for download in PDF format which demonstrates the extent of the similarities and differences and explains the likely causes.
A User's View of the 2001 Census
In February 2005, the MRS Census and Geodemographics Group and the Association of Census Distributors (ACD) submitted a report to the Office for National Statistics entitled A User's View of the 2001 Census. The report and the ONS response can be read on the CGG pages of the MRS website.