2011 Census interactive

The 2011 Census in England and Wales is a rich data source providing a detailed snapshot of the population, its characteristics, and its housing. In comparison with data from previous censuses, it also enables us to tracks changes in society over time. These interactive charts and maps allow you to explore census data like never before.

These graphics are in a variety of formats, please check the description on each item for viewing compatability with your system. For those items in Adobe Flash format please ensure you install the latest version for your device from http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/.

NEW: Census line charts

16 May 2013: NEW 2011 Census - Religion by age, 0-84

16 May 2013: NEW 2011 Census - Ethnicity by age

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2001 vs 2011 Census - Country of Birth comparison tool

View 2001 vs 2011 Census - Country of Birth comparison tool
2001 vs 2011 Census - Religion comparison tool

View 2001 vs 2011 Census - Religion comparison tool
2011 Census – Ethnicity comparison tool

View 2011 Census – Ethnicity comparison tool
2011 Census - Country of Birth and Passport comparison tool

View 2011 Census - Country of Birth and Passport comparison tool
Census map analysis - Passports

Enter a postcode or click on the map for information on the percentage of usual residents holding passports in your area. This tool provides a visual summary of passport held by country selected at Local Authority District (LAD) level.

View Census map analysis - Passports
Census map analysis - Country of Birth

What percentage of the population in your area was born outside of the UK? What patterns can be seen at Local Authority District (LAD) level? Enter a postcode or click on the map to explore your local area by country of birth.

View Census map analysis - Country of Birth
Census map analysis - Short-term residents

Use this interactive map to explore where short-term residents are located in England and Wales. This map accompanies a 2011 Census analysis which investigates the location of short-term residents according to the country of birth.

View Census map analysis - Short-term residents
Census map analysis - Unpaid care

Do you provide unpaid care? How many hours of care do you provide per week? This interactive map supports an article exploring unpaid care data from the 2011 Census. You can use the map to explore the pattern in your local area.

View Census map analysis - Unpaid care
Census map analysis - Method of Travel

How do you get to work? Has this changed since 2001? This interactive map accompanies 2011 Census analysis which looks at travel to work methods across England and Wales. You can use the map to explore the pattern in your local area, and see how it has changed since 2001.

View Census map analysis - Method of Travel
New: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Health

This map accompanies a 2011 Census analysis which looks at peoples health and long-term limiting illness. You can use the map to explore the pattern in your local area, and see how it has changed since 2001.

View New: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Health
New: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Lone Parents

This interactive map accompanies a 2011 Census analysis which looks at lone parent households across England and Wales. You can use the map to explore the pattern in your local area, and see how it has changed since 2001.

View New: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Lone Parents
New: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Welsh Language

This map shows the pattern of those who speak the welsh language at Lower Super Output Area. Enter your postcode to see the pattern in your area. The darker the area the higher percentage of people speak Welsh.

View New: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Welsh Language
Newydd: Cyfrifiad 2001 yn erbyn 2011 – Iaith Cymraeg

Dengys y map hwn batrwm y sawl sy'n siarad Cymraeg ar lefel Ardal Cynnyrch Ehangach Is. Rhowch eich cod post yn y map er mwyn gweld y patrwm yn eich ardal chi. Bydd ardal dywyllach yn golygu bod mwy o bobl yn siarad Cymraeg yno.

View Newydd: Cyfrifiad 2001 yn erbyn 2011 – Iaith Cymraeg
New: 2011 Census - Living Alone

This interactive map accompanies a 2011 Census analysis which looks at lone person households. You can use the map to explore the pattern of lone person households in your local area and compare for different age groups.

View New: 2011 Census - Living Alone
Updated: 2011 Census - Health

30 Jan - Now updated with small area data: How healthy are people in your area? Enter a postcode or click on the map to find, for any district, the proportion of the population in very good to very bad health. The data starts at Local Authority District (LAD) level, but zoom in or search to see more detailed information (at Lower Super Output Area level).

View Updated: 2011 Census - Health
Updated: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Dwelling Type

30 Jan - Now updated with small area data: Does your area have more detached properties, flats or terraces? Enter a postcode or click on the map to find out. Use the split screen to see how patterns have changes since the 2001 Census. Data starts at Local Authority District (LAD) level, but zoom in or search to see more detailed information (at Lower Super Output Area level).

View Updated: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Dwelling Type
Updated: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Economic Activity

30 Jan - Now updated with small area data: How have patterns of employment changed between the 2001 and 2011 censuses? Enter a postcode or click on the map to find the proportion of employed, self-employed or students. The data starts at Local Authority District (LAD) level, but zoom in or search to see more detailed information (at Lower Super Output Area level).

View Updated: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Economic Activity
Updated: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Religion

30 Jan - Now updated with small area data: How have religious affiliations changed between the 2001 and 2011 censuses? What are the patterns in your area? Enter your postcode or click on the interactive map to find out. The data starts at Local Authority District (LAD) level, but zoom in or search to see more detailed information (at Lower Super Output Area level).

View Updated: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Religion
Updated: 2011 Census - Ethnicity

30 Jan - Now updated with small area data: See what patterns in the ethnicity of the United Kingdom have been revealed by the 2011 Census. Enter a postcode or click on the map for a local view. The data starts at Local Authority District (LAD) level, but zoom in or search to see more detailed information (at Lower Super Output Area level).

View Updated: 2011 Census - Ethnicity
Updated: 2011 Census - Year of Arrival

30 Jan - Now updated with small area data: What does the 2011 census tell us about when people resident in England and Wales in 2011 arrived in the country? What proportion of the population was born here? Enter a postcode or click on the map to find, for any district, a breakdown of the population according to length of stay. The data starts at Local Authority District (LAD) level, but zoom in or search to see more detailed information (at Lower Super Output Area level).

View Updated: 2011 Census - Year of Arrival
Updated: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Car Ownership

30 Jan - Now updated with small area data: How have patterns of car ownership changed between the 2001 and 2011 censuses? Enter a postcode or click on the map to find the proportion of households without a car or van, or those with one, two, three, four or more. The data starts at Local Authority District (LAD) level, but zoom in or search to see more detailed information (at Lower Super Output Area level).

View Updated: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Car Ownership
Updated: 2011 Census - Qualifications

30 Jan - Now updated with small area data: What does the 2011 census tell us about the distribution of academic qualifications across England and Wales? How high a proportion of the population in your area are graduates? Enter a postcode or click on the map to find, for any district, a breakdown of the population according to highest level achieved. The data starts at Local Authority District (LAD) level, but zoom in or search to see more detailed information (at Lower Super Output Area level).

View Updated: 2011 Census - Qualifications
Updated: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Tenure

30 Jan - Now updated with small area data: How have patterns of renting or home ownership changed between the 2001 and 2011 censuses? Enter a postcode or click on the map to find, for any district, the proportion of households owning their own homes, renting privately or from the council. The data starts at Local Authority District (LAD) level, but zoom in or search to see more detailed information (at Lower Super Output Area level).

View Updated: 2001 vs 2011 Census - Tenure
2011 Census area comparison tool [Adobe Flash]

View 2011 Census area comparison tool [Adobe Flash]