Headline release accompanying datasets on the characteristics of: dependent children , step-families, multi-generational households, households broken down by the number of dependent children.
Publications
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Children in families in England and Wales: Census 2021
Dependent children in households including in step-families and blended families, multi-generational households, and households with three or more children.
Data
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Multi-generational family households: Census 2021
Dependent children living in multi-generational family households and overcrowding of multi-generational family households.
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Step-families, blended families and dependent children: Census 2021
Step-families and blended families, dependent children living in step-families, and households where an additional child stays for more than 30 days a year.
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Dependent children by family type and age: Census 2021
Dependent children by family type and single year of age in each local authority.
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Household characteristics of dependent children: Census 2021
Household characteristics of dependent children, including the tenure of the household, overcrowding, and the number of adults employed in the household.
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Households containing dependent children: Census 2021
Households broken down by the number of dependent children, including overcrowded households, the number of disabled people, and the number of employed adults.
The United Kingdom Statistics Authority has designated these statistics as National Statistics, in accordance with the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and signifying compliance with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.
Designation can be broadly interpreted to mean that the statistics:
- meet identified user needs
- are well explained and readily accessible
- are produced according to sound methods
- are managed impartially and objectively in the public interest
Once statistics have been designated as National Statistics it is a statutory requirement that the Code of Practice shall continue to be observed.