Explore census data
Census data can be accessed using a number of different tools.
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Boundary Data Resources: Easy Download
Quick access to a set of the most frequently requested boundary datasets.
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Boundary Data Selector
Download the boundaries you want, for the area you want, in the format you want.
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Casweb
Casweb provides access to UK aggregate data for the 1971, 1981, 1991 and 2001 Censuses.
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GeoConvert
GeoConvert is a geography matching and conversion tool. GeoConvert allows users to obtain and manipulate complex geographical and postcode data in a straightforward way.
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InFuse
Access 2001 Census aggregate data for England and Wales by selecting topics, categories within topics, and geographic areas.
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Nesstar
Access the individual level census data, known as the Samples of Anonymised Records (SARs), through Nesstar.
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Postcode Data Selector
Download the set of postcodes that you want from postcode directories released between 2001 and the present day.
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Postcode Directory Download
Download complete versions of current and historical postcode directories.
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Thematic Mapper
Create Choropleth thematic maps from your own uploaded CSV file and boundary data.
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Wicid
WICID is a flexible interface providing access to flow data. These data contain counts which are linked to an origin and destination, such as migration or commuting flows.
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