Census
The census is a survey that is carried out every ten years. It gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in the district. The most recent census was in 2021. Census Day was 21 March 2021. This page gives information on the 2021 census data and also references data from the 2011 and the 2001 censuses.
Census Information 2021
Results
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the first results from the 2021 Census. This data provides information on the population and the number of households in local authority areas in England and Wales.
Population
We have put together a sheet of information from the census results showing local population data for the District of Tendring and authorities in the East of England.
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In this data you can find information on:
- usual resident population by sex
- usual resident population by 5-year age group
- usual resident population by sex and 5-year age group
- usual resident population density
- number of households
How the population has changed
The ONS has produced some animations looking at which places have seen the biggest increases and decreases in population and how local authority areas like Uttlesford compare with others.
See how the population changed in Tendring from the Census 2021 results on the ONS website.
Full dataset
You can see the full data set of estimates of the number of people by sex and age for all local authorities in England and Wales on the ONS website.
To explain the data the ONS has published a bulletin on the rounded population and household estimates for England and Wales.
Essex data
Essex County Council has published some analysis of the 2021 data covering the whole county and showing the change from 2011.
Later releases of results
In autumn to winter 2022 the ONS will be releasing topic summary results.
A topic summary is a set of data and supporting commentary, grouped by a similar theme. The topics will be:
- demography and migration
- ethnic group, national identity, language, and religion
- health, disability, and unpaid care
- housing
- labour market and travel to work
- sexual orientation and gender identity
- education
- UK armed forces veterans
Details of later releases can be viewed on the proposed outputs and release plans pages on the ONS website.
Why it is important
The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. The information you give helps decide how services are planned and funded in your local area. This could mean things like doctors' surgeries, housing or new bus routes.
It asks questions about you and your household to build a picture of all of us. It looks at who we are and how we live. There's no other survey that gives as much information about our society and future needs.
Charities also use census information to help get the funding they need. Businesses use it to decide where to set up, which creates job opportunities.
The ONS has published some census stories showing how different organisations use census information to plan services.
Veterans and the Census
Former armed forces personnel were, for the first time, be able to identify themselves as veterans in the 2021 Census.
Census Information 2011
Key statistics from the 2011 census are available on the Office for National Statistics website via the link below:
Census 2011
Census Information 2001
Keeping your data safe
No one can identify you in the published census statistics. Your census record is kept confidential for 100 years and only then can future generations see it. Find more information about how your data is kept safe on the census website.
The ONS has also produced an animated video about keeping your data safe that you can watch on YouTube. This provides information about data and security for Census 2021 and explains how the ONS protects your personal information.