Census 2001 - Metadata

The UK metadata supporting the 2001 Census will not be published in final format until later in 2003. Until then the metadata included on this website must be regarded as provisional. Any changes to this metadata or footnotes to the output tables will be made available as necessary on this page.  For reference purposes this is version 1.0.

Glossary

The glossary provides descriptions for over 150 frequently used Census terms. To assist users many of these have been cross referenced to other entries.  

Output Classifications

This section provides important information about the classifications used in the 2001 Census. It covers; differences between parts of the UK; comparability with the 1991 Census; variable definitions; data classifications; and standard derived variables.

Geography

This section provides background on the geographical areas that will be used for 2001 Census output. The main types of existing areas which the census recognises are: Ward, Local Government District, Health and Social Services Boards, Education and Library Boards, Parliamentary Constituency and NUTS level 3. Information about digital boundaries and small Output Areas is also available here.

Census 2001: Definitions

The Census 2001: Definitions report provides a range of explanatory information to accompany the results published from the censuses held in 2001 in Northern Ireland, England and Wales and Scotland.