The census in England and Wales
Important notice - 27 January 2012:
We are aware that an email entitled 'Population Census: a message to everyone - act now' is being circulated, allegedly in the name of National Statistician, Jil Matheson. This email demands individuals provide further personal information, supposedly for the Census and threatens fines for non-compliance. This email is a scam and a hoax. It has no connection whatsoever with the National Statistician, the 2011 Census or the Office for National Statistics. Find out more.
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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 27 March 2011 and involved around 25 million households.
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What is a census?
Brief definition of a census and its national importance
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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
