2011 Census User Guide

This guide contains the information you need in order to understand and use statistics from the 2011 Census in England and Wales.

It will expand over time as the releases become more detailed, and we will keep this page updated with the latest additions.

Currently available:

• Quality and methods.

• Frequently asked questions.

• Glossary.

• Comparability over time, including 2001-2011 Census comparator tool.

• Information about variables and classifications - Updated 15 May 2013

See also: Beginner's Guide to Geography - a simple tour of the main territorial units used in National Statistics work.