Welcome to the 2011 Census for England and Wales

Census statistics help paint a picture of the nation and how we live. They provide a detailed snapshot of the population and its characteristics, and underpin funding allocation to provide public services.

The population of England & Wales on Census Day, 27 March 2011, was 56,075,912.

Census results

2011 Census data

Start here to access all census data tables

NEW: Statistical release

Detailed Characteristics for Local Authorities in England and Wales

NEW: Statistical bulletin

Detailed Characteristics for Local Authorities in England and Wales

Statistical release

Short-term residents for local authorities in England and Wales

Census analysis: The stories behind the data

NEW: Country of birth and nationality

Analysis of the migrant population of England and Wales by country of birth and passports held.

NEW: The gender gap in unpaid care provision

Analysis of unpaid care and how this varied by sex, age, general health status and economic activity.

For more stories, see our new 2011 Census analysis pages.

Census interactive: Uncover your local area

Religion - Interactive comparator tool

Interactive population pyramids enabling comparison of age structures for each religion category. It also enables comparison to 2001 Census data.

Country of birth - interactive comparator tool

Compare country of birth data from the 2001 and 2011 Census. Contrast the different age structures each group has.

Ethnicity - Interactive line chart

Compare the age structure of different ethnic groups using this interactive line chart.

Religion - Interactive line chart

Compare the age structure of different religious groups using this interactive line chart.

We're producing new interactive content all the time. See what we've done so far and check back regularly for new content.

Census analysis video: Inequality in the provision of unpaid care in England and Wales

This video looks at inequality in the provision of unpaid care in England and Wales using information gathered in the 2011 Census. More 2011 Census analysis videos are available on the ONS YouTube channel.