Census maps

Explore the latest Census 2021 data in your local area with our interactive maps.

Newly updated with data on ethnic groups, national identity, language and religion, with further data to be added in 2023. 

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Are wages keeping up with inflation?

Use our calculator to see how much your pay would need to rise by to match rising prices.

An accompanying article shows it is only the professional and scientific industry where pay is rising in line with inflation.

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Half a million more people out of work with long-term sickness

In the last three years half a million more people have dropped out of the workforce due to long-term sickness.

We explore the reasons behind this trend, which began before the coronavirus pandemic, but has been accelerating in recent years.

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Food and drink firms most likely to cut hours to reduce costs

Businesses serving food and drink may be some of the hardest hit by increasing energy prices.

What are the potential consequences for customers, workers and bosses?

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Who are the children entering care in England?

Children entering care in England were more likely to live in deprivation, have a lone parent, or have experienced abuse or neglect.

New analysis tracking a cohort of children over five years explores the reasons why they enter care.

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Voices of our ageing population: Living longer lives

Census data brought to life through the voices of organisations supporting older people and older people themselves.

With Census 2021 revealing over 11 million people in England and Wales aged 65 or over, we focus on the impacts of an ageing population.

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The Health Index 2020 - measuring the nation's health

The ONS’ Health Index enables users to explore how health has changed in each local authority area in England between 2015 and 2020

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