Introduction
Census results are available for a wide range of census areas and this section contains digital boundaries (ESRI Shapefile format), index and accompanying look-up files (CSV format) for the 2022 Census.
Spatial boundaries
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Free access to the following datasets are restricted to members of the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA) (Ordnance Survey website).
Census Index
The 2022 Census Index (CSV format) contains two index tables (Postcode to Output Area, and Output Area to Higher Area) and higher area look-ups which are for use with the 2022 Census.
New Lookups
2022 Output Area lookups to new geographies (for example 2022 Data Zones) will be provided below.
Output Area 2022 to Community Council
Format: CSV
Release – September 2024
This file provides a look-up between the 2022 Output Area code and the Community Council boundaries established by local authorities. The file also contains an information note on the community council boundaries used.
Postcode 2022 Usual Resident Population
Format: CSV
Release - August 2024
This look-up contains the usual resident population for each 2022 postcode.
Output Area 2022 Total Population
Format: CSV
Release - May 2024
This look-up contains the usual resident population for each 2022 Output Area.
Output Area 2022 to UK Parliamentary Constituency 2024
Format: CSV
Release – May 2024
This file provides a look-up between the 2022 Output Area code and the pre-operative UK Parliamentary Constituencies 2024. The file also contains a code and name look-up for these areas and an information note.
2011 Output Area Linkage
Format: CSV
Release – May 2024
This file provides information on the linking of the 2011 to 2022 Output Areas. The file also contains an information note.
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