2001 Census
The 2001 census was held on 29 April 2001, forms were delivered
to households across the UK. (see example of census form (PDF,
574KB)). The census is a count of all people and households in
the UK. It provides essential statistical information, enabling the
planning and funding of public services, including education,
health and transport. Results also support research and
business.
The first British census was carried out in 1801. In that year
the population count indicated that there were nearly 9 million
people living in England and Wales and a little over 1,600,000 in
Scotland (Ireland was not included until 1821). The census has been
taken in the first year of the decade ever since (with the
exception of 1941).
The census is managed by the Office for National
Statistics.
The 2001 census put the United Kingdom population at 58,789,194
on census day (29 April 2001). The population of the North West
region was 6,729,800, a fall of 210,500 from 1981. Whilst the
population of former Cheshire County Council area grew to
673,800.
Macclesfield with 150,100 people was the largest district at the
time within former Cheshire County Council.
We provide two main census products: Area profiles and Topic summaries. These
are electronic: you can view, print, email and export the
information.
2001 Area Profiles
The research and intelligence unit can produce area profiles
covering the following topics:
- Accommodation
- Cultural background
- Deprivation indicators
- Economic information
- Family and households
- Health
- Population
- Qualification and students
- Transport
These profiles can be produced for a variety of geographies
including county, localities, electoral divisions, super output
areas and adhoc areas. To request a profile please contact the
Research and Intelligence Unit using the contact details on the
left.
Census Current Facts and Figures
Census Current Facts and Figures sheets offer a
variety of data covering the 2001 census.
If you want to publish census information you might need a licence.
For further information view the
licence information section.
Census Ward Atlas
Cheshire census ward atlas (PDF, 4.8
MB) now available to be downloaded.
Local Statistics
A variety of live local data for small areas
within Cheshire is available on a self service basis.
