Names and codes for Super Output Area Geography

Information on Super Output Area geographies can be found in the downloads below, and in the Beginner's Guide section of the website.

Product Details

Names and codes files are in CSV format, with accompanying metadata in HTML format. CSV files can be read in MS Excel format and all common database applications, HTML files can be displayed in any internet browser.

Availability and Cost

Files can be downloaded free of charge by following the links below.

England and Wales

Middle Layer Super Output Areas (MSOAs) 43.1 Kb ZIP

Lower Layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs) 176.5 Kb ZIP

Scotland

Intermediate Geography 16.8 Kb ZIP

Data Zones 20.1 Kb ZIP

Northern Ireland

Lower Layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs) 11 Kb ZIP