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Released on: 29 September 2016 | Corporate Information
Released on: 18 January 2016 | Corporate Information
The roots of census taking in England can be traced to the Domesday Book in 1086, and the Hundred Rolls of 1279.
The census is older than the Chinese, Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilisations, dating back to the Babylonians in 4000 BC.
Released on: 15 September 2020 | Corporate Information
Released on: 21 July 2025 | Corporate Information
Watch our video to find out what happens when you take part in an ONS survey, why we need the information and how we keep it safe and secure.
Released on: 26 January 2022 | Corporate Information
Released on: 28 October 2025 | Corporate Information
Released on: 22 March 2023 | Corporate Information
