Migration within the UK

Region and Country Profiles provides a source of essential statistics for the regions of England and the constituent countries of the UK (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Population and Migration tables provide a broad range of demographic statistics to compare the countries, regions and local authority areas. A summary for each English region provides key facts and figures about the population in each of the regions of England.

Estimating Internal Migration Customer Guidance Notes, November 2012

Data files includes moves into and out of each LA within England and Wales (including moves to and from Scotland and Northern Ireland).

Data files includes moves into and out of each LA within England and Wales (including moves to and from Scotland and Northern Ireland).

Presents data on Internal migration, by Local Authorities and Regions in England and Wales.

Presents data on internal migration within the UK, by Local Authority and regions in England and Wales. Zip file 1 contains Table 1, 2A, and Tables 2B for London, East Midlands, East, North East and North West.

These estimates are based on the movement of NHS doctors' patients between former Health Authority Areas in England and Wales and Area Health Boards in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Regional estimates of internal migration (that is migration between areas in the UK) are published each quarter. These quarterly estimates provide an update, though with less geographical detail, of the annual internal migration estimates by local authorities.

The Migration Statistics Improvement Programme formally closes on 31 March 2012. Five reports are being published: Migration Statistics Improvement Programme Final Report A Conceptual Framework for Population and Migration Statistics Research report: Using administrative data to set plausibility ranges for population estimates in England and Wales Research Report: Uncertainty in Local Authority Mid Year Population Estimates Strategy for Delivering Statistical Benefits from e-Borders

Migration Statistics Improvement Programme (MSIP) Updates and Releases from 2011

Latest publications relating to the Migration Statistics Improvement Programme (MSIP)

These estimates are based on the movement of NHS doctors' patients between former Health Authority Areas in England and Wales and Area Health Boards in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Regional estimates of internal migration (that is migration between areas in the UK) are published each quarter. These quarterly estimates provide an update, though with less geographical detail, of the annual internal migration estimates by local authorities. The annual internal migration estimates are used in the production of the mid-year population estimates for local authorities and are considered more reliable than these quarterly estimates as they include an adjustment to account for the tendency of students not to appear in the administrative sources used to derive the estimates.

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PDF download for ONS's Quality and Methodology Information for Internal Migration Estimates (IME)

Presents data on internal migration within the UK, by former Health Authority areas and regions.Rolling year internal migration estimates based on NHS Central Registers (NHSCRs) are published every three months in February, May, August and November. These estimates are based on the movement of NHS doctors' patients between former Health Authority Areas in England and Wales and Area Health Boards in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The annual mid-year estimates based on a combination of three administrative data sources, the Patient Register Data Service (PRDS), the National Health Service Central Register (NHSCR) and Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) data are viewed as being a more complete data source in the estimation of internal migration.

Internal Migration within England and Wales, year ending June 2010.

This article details the development of a new area classification for Britain based on internal migration variables taken from the 2001 Census. An explanation of why general-purpose area classifications already in existence are not ideal for internal migration analysis is provided, before an account of the construction of the new classification is given. The latter involves justification of the choice of variables, explanation of the methodology adopted and presentation of the final typology.

Presents data on internal migration within the UK, by former Health Authority areas and regions.Rolling year internal migration estimates based on NHS Central Registers (NHSCRs) are published every three months in February, May, August and November. These estimates are based on the movement of NHS doctors' patients between former Health Authority Areas in England and Wales and Area Health Boards in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The annual mid-year estimates based on a combination of three administrative data sources, the Patient Register Data Service (PRDS), the National Health Service Central Register (NHSCR) and Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) data are viewed as being a more complete data source in the estimation of internal migration.

Presents data on internal migration within the UK, by former Health Authority areas and regions. Rolling year internal migration estimates based on NHS Central Registers (NHSCRs) are published every three months in February, May, August and November. These estimates are based on the movement of NHS doctors' patients between former Health Authority Areas in England and Wales and Area Health Boards in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The annual mid-year estimates based on a combination of three administrative data sources, the Patient Register Data Service (PRDS), the National Health Service Central Register (NHSCR) and Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) data are viewed as being a more complete data source in the estimation of internal migration.

This report looks at the impact that the most recent recession (during 2008 and 2009) has had on people’s lives at a regional level. It brings together data from a wide range of subject areas to help understand how different aspects of life have been affected by the recession. Topics including unemployment, jobs, migration, income, education and crime are explored to assess the impact. The impact of the recession is different across the UK

Flag 4 GP registrations by local authority, 2001-2010

Flag 4 records indicate international in-migrants who register with an NHS GP. This dataset indicates, for each local authority in England and Wales, the number of new Flag 4 records added to the Patient Register during the mid-year to mid-year period.

Presents data on internal migration within the UK, by former Health Authority areas and regions. Rolling year internal migration estimates based on NHS Central Registers (NHSCRs) are published every three months in February, May, August and November. These estimates are based on the movement of NHS doctors' patients between former Health Authority Areas in England and Wales and Area Health Boards in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The annual mid-year estimates based on a combination of three administrative data sources, the Patient Register Data Service (PRDS), the National Health Service Central Register (NHSCR) and Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) data are viewed as being a more complete data source in the estimation of internal migration.