For each indicator shown in the Census profile, an average percentage figure; the area's ranking among the 376 local and unitary authorities within England and Wales; and its ranking within Wales or the relevant English Government Office Region is shown. Average percentage figures for English local or unitary authorities are based on a combined average for England and Wales. Average percentage figures for Welsh unitary authorities are based on the Welsh average only.

In each case, rankings are calculated in descending order: the authority with the highest proportion for a given indicator is ranked '1'. ONS makes no comment as to the merits of high or low ranking for any indicator. Please bear in mind that, in some circumstances, areas may have exactly the same value for a given indicator, and may therefore be 'tied' for positions in the ranking.