Census 2011

A census is a count of the population which takes place in the UK every ten years. It is carried out by the ONS (Office of National Statistics) and asks everyone to share information about the people in their household. This information is then used so that government and local authorities can plan, fund and deliver the everyday services we all need like housing, education healthcare and transport.

The next census will take place on 27 March 2011 and can be completed online.