Census
The census in England and Wales
Important Notice: 2009 Census Rehearsal
The 2009 Census Rehearsal is underway in Anglesey, Lancaster and Morecambe, and Newham. There is also a Census Test taking place in Birmingham. If you live in one of the 2009 Census Rehearsal or Test areas you can complete your form online .
A census is a count of all people and households in the country. It provides population statistics from a national to neighbourhood level for government, local authorities, business and communities.
The last census for England and Wales was on 29 April 2001. The next will take place on 27 March 2011 and will involve around 25 million households.
On 11 October 2009 we will be rehearsing our plans in the London Borough of Newham, Lancaster and Ynys Môn (Isle of Anglesey).
For more information, choose the links below.
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The 2011 Census
Home page for the 2011 Census
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Census Customer Services
Contact details for Census
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Census history
Information about the history and development of the census
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Family history
The use of census information in drawing family trees and finding missing or departed family members
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Get data
More information on census statistics and data
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What is a census?
Brief definition of a census and its national importance
