National statistics

In 2001 they carried out the last census and work is currently ongoing on the development for the 2011 census . The census provides information on all people and households in England and Wales. Whilst the census provides detailed demographic information at Local Authority and lower geographical (super output areas) level, such significant changes have occurred since 2001 it is now considerably out of date and not particular useful in establishing an understanding of the make up of the local area for community cohesion purposes. It is recommended by the Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government that other sources need to be utilised when the census becomes out of date.