The list of links below provide a range of background census information detailing what the Census is and why it is conducted, explaining how census information is collected, when statistics will be released and examining the history of Census taking.

What is the Census ?

Why do we have a Census ?

How is the information collected and processed ?

How does the Office for National Statistics keep information confidential ?

When will the 2001 Census results be released ?

What is the history behind the Census ?

This page last revised 12 March 2002