Mortality records
Mortality records consist of individual records from death registration data, dating from 1959 to present.
Registrars supply details of all deaths to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) each week. ONS processes and tabulates the data, and publishes figures on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis. The main analysis of mortality data are by age, sex, area of residence and cause of death.
Mortality statistics cover registrations of deaths in England and Wales. Statistics are available for Government Office Regions (GOR), counties/unitary authorities, regional health authorities, district health authorities, counties, local authority districts, wards, and postcode sectors.
- What data are available?
- In what format are the data available?
- Is there more than one version?
- How long will it take to get the data?
- Is there a charge for the service and, if so, how much?
- Are there any restrictions to applying for the data?
- How do I apply for access?
- Who can I contact for further information?
What data are available?
Individual records from death registration data from 1959 to date.
In what format are the data available?
Data can be supplied in a variety of formats to suit the researcher's needs.
Is there more than one version?
Versions vary depending on the researcher's needs.
How long will it take to get the data?
This can vary depending on how long it takes to prepare the dataset.
Is there a charge for the service and, if so, how much?
The application costs £300 plus VAT. Data charges vary depending on the exact specification and preparation time.
Are there any restrictions to applying for the data?
The data must be for a specific research project and for a defined period of time, not exceeding five years.
How do I apply for access?
Contact the mortality team.
Who can I contact for further information?
For further information on this survey email the mortality team: mortality@ons.gsi.gov.uk
If you are unsure which dataset you require or which service to use, please refer to the Access to ONS data service for further information.
