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See overviews of the country and areas within it. See how they compare through profiles or interactive maps. See summary figures on the main topics covered by the Census.
2001 Census results online now, and for deeper analysis
Use a single entry point to locate all 2001 Census results. Browse our sites for summary and full results for places and topics, or for information about results on other media. Download or order copies. Full supporting information.
Discover what results are available from censuses taken every ten years from 1801. See a brief guide to what is available in print or online, and to comparisons over time.
A number of organisations provide products based on the Census, complementing what is available directly from ONS, and more information about licensed distribution can be obtained by emailing Census Licensing at Census Licensing.
ONS has also granted some commercial organisations an Approved Supplier status, approving their distribution of value added Census products.
The prospectus was the primary source of information as results from the Census were planned and released. The final version was issued at the end of 2004 and discontinued in Summer 2007.