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Not all census content has been released. Check for upcoming releases in the release calendar. Alternatively, you can create a custom dataset.
Released on: 20 April 2023 | Corporate Information
Released on: 17 May 2021 | Corporate Information
Released on: 06 September 2021 | 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.
Released on: 02 April 2026 | Methodology
Quality and Methodology Information for the Electoral registration statistics release detailing the strengths and limitations of the data, methods used, and data uses and users.
Describes a traditional census, rolling census, and short forms. The countries of the UK use a traditional approach with forms returned by post or online.