1. Nigel James Bodleian Library The Census Accessing and mapping British Census Data

2. The UK Census A census is normally taken every ten years

3. The UK Census A census is normally taken every ten years The first census in 1801 enabled the compilation of essential statistics – such as how many men were available to fight in the Napoleonic War (Population was ca.10M)

4. The UK Census A census is normally taken every ten years The first census in 1801 enabled the compilation of essential statistics – such as how many men were available to fight in the Napoleonic War (Population was ca.10M) The first “modern” census ( name, age, occupation and where born ) was in 1841

5. The UK Census A census is normally taken every ten years The first census in 1801 enabled the compilation of essential statistics – such as how many men were available to fight in the Napoleonic War (Population was ca.10M) The first “modern” census ( name, age, occupation and where born ) was in 1841 Records from 1801, 1811, 1821 and 1831 have been lost

6. Everyone was included… From writers... Source: 1851 Census - National Statistics

7. Everyone was included…... to Royalty Source: 1851 Census - National Statistics

8. The 1881 census... The 1881 Census is available online at the CHCC Historical Census Collection http://ahds.ac.uk/history/collections/chccaccess.htm (ATHENS registration is required)

9. The evolving census 1911 – punch cards enabled mechanical sorting and counting

10. The evolving census 1911 – punch cards enabled mechanical sorting and counting 1920 – The Census Act enabled a census to be held at any time, but not less than 5 years after the previous census (up to 1911 a new act was required each time)

11. The evolving census 1911 – punch cards enabled mechanical sorting and counting 1920 – The Census Act enabled a census to be held at any time, but not less than 5 years after the previous census (up to 1911 a new act was required each time) 1961 – Computers first used. Data recorded on magnetic tapes

12. Ethnicity and religion 1991 – Question on ethnicity first included (previously based on analysis of country of birth)

13. Ethnicity and religion 1991 – Question on ethnicity first included (previously based on analysis of country of birth) 2001 - Question on religion first included

14. Ethnicity and religion 1991 – Question on ethnicity first included (previously based on analysis of country of birth) 2001 - Question on religion first included Religion by various categories down to ward level

15. Ethnicity and religion 1991 – Question on ethnicity first included (previously based on analysis of country of birth) 2001 - Question on religion first included Religion by various categories down to ward level Religion by sex and broad age group only at output area level

16. Religions in the census 6.0% gave their religion as Christian (76% in Havering), followed by Muslim at 3.1% (36% in Tower Hamlets)

17. Religions in the census 6.0% gave their religion as Christian (76% in Havering), followed by Muslim at 3.1% (36% in Tower Hamlets) 2.6% of Brighton & Hove’s population were Jedi Knights...

18. Religions in the census 6.0% gave their religion as Christian (76% in Havering), followed by Muslim at 3.1% (36% in Tower Hamlets) 2.6% of Brighton & Hove’s population were Jedi Knights...... and second was Oxford with 2.0%

19. Religions in the census 6.0% gave their religion as Christian (76% in Havering), followed by Muslim at 3.1% (36% in Tower Hamlets) 2.6% of Brighton & Hove’s population were Jedi Knights...... and second was Oxford with 2.0% … but Easington had only 0.16%

20. Accessing census data Individual returns are confidential for 100 years

21. Accessing census data Individual returns are confidential for 100 years Data is aggregated for release

22. Accessing census data Individual returns are confidential for 100 years Data is aggregated for release Thresholds for the release of data are 40 households and 100 persons for Census Area Statistics, and 400 hh and 1,000 persons for Standard Tables

23. Accessing census data Individual returns are confidential for 100 years Data is aggregated for release Thresholds for the release of data are 40 households and 100 persons for Census Area Statistics, and 400 hh and 1,000 persons for Standard Tables Data which could risk identification of individuals is only available in standard tables

24. The 2001 Census geography A new geography was introduced

25. The 2001 Census geography A new geography was introduced Output areas (based on postcodes) replaced enumeration districts. They are smaller and more homogenous so statistics are better

26. The 2001 Census geography A new geography was introduced Output areas (based on postcodes) replaced enumeration districts. They are smaller and more homogenous so statistics are better Each census area unit (OA, ward, district, county etc.) “nests” within the higher level unit

27. Census geography areas Source: National Statistics Ward Output area Postcode

28. How much data is there ? (2001) Source: National Statistics

29. Census data at CASWEB  2001 aggregate statistics datasets for England & Wales. (Boundary data is available in the Map Room and from UKBorders)

30. Census data at CASWEB  2001 aggregate statistics datasets for England & Wales. (Boundary data is available in the Map Room and from UKBorders)  1991 GB Local Base Statistics and Small Area Statistics supplied with digital boundary data

31. Census data at CASWEB  2001 aggregate statistics datasets for England & Wales. (Boundary data is available in the Map Room and from UKBorders)  1991 GB Local Base Statistics and Small Area Statistics supplied with digital boundary data  1991 Northern Ireland Small Area Statistics

32. Census data at CASWEB  2001 aggregate statistics datasets for England & Wales. (Boundary data is available in the Map Room and from UKBorders)  1991 GB Local Base Statistics and Small Area Statistics supplied with digital boundary data  1991 Northern Ireland Small Area Statistics  1981 GB Small Area Statistics

33. Selecting an area - 1

34. Selecting an area - 2

35. Selecting an area - 3

36. Selecting an area - 4

37. Selecting a dataset table

38. Selecting data variables

39. Download the data Preview the selection: Data is downloaded in plain text format This can be used in Excel, Access or other software

40. Visualising your data Mapping census data reveals spatial patterns

41. Visualising your data Mapping census data reveals spatial patterns Maps are an ideal way to present spatially referenced data

42. Visualising your data Mapping census data reveals spatial patterns Maps are an ideal way to present spatially referenced data A simple mapping tool is available on CASWEB (currently 1991 data only)

43. Visualising your data Mapping census data reveals spatial patterns Maps are an ideal way to present spatially referenced data A simple mapping tool is available on CASWEB (currently 1991 data only) Census data can be mapped and combined with other features (roads, railways etc) in a GIS (Geographic Information System)

44. Visualising data in a GIS Table viewMap view

45. Choosing an appropriate style Raw counts can be misleading...

46. Choosing an appropriate style Raw counts can be misleading...... So use proportional values

47. Displaying multiple variables

49. All data values for a selected area can be viewed with the Info Tool The Info Tool can also be used to modify values

50. Using inflection

52. Relating data to the area Digital Ordnance Survey data can be downloaded from DIGIMAP and combined with census data from CASWEB DIGIMAP is FREE to registered users

53. Additional data sources National Statistics Census pages http://www.statistics.gov.uk/census/

54. Additional data sources National Statistics Census pages http://www.statistics.gov.uk/census/ NOMIS (official labour market statistics at local and national level and census data) http://www.nomisweb.co.uk/

55. Additional data sources National Statistics Census pages http://www.statistics.gov.uk/census/ NOMIS (official labour market statistics at local and national level and census data) http://www.nomisweb.co.uk/ http://www.nomisweb.co.uk/ Scottish Census Results Online (SCROL) http://www.scrol.gov.uk/scrol/common/home.jsp

56. Additional data sources National Statistics Census pages. http://www.statistics.gov.uk/census/ NOMIS (official labour market statistics at local and national level and census data) http://www.nomisweb.co.uk/ http://www.nomisweb.co.uk/ Scottish Census Results Online (SCROL) http://www.scrol.gov.uk/scrol/common/home.jsp http://www.scrol.gov.uk/scrol/common/home.jsp Northern Ireland Census of Population http://www.nisranew.nisra.gov.uk/census/start.htm