The first Census 2021 population results were released on 28 June 2022.
The census is a unique survey that happens every 10 years. It gives us a snapshot of all the people and households in England and Wales – the most detailed information we have about our society.
The first results contain five datasets and a statistical bulletin on the population and households in England and Wales. The datasets are rounded to the nearest 100 people and provide Basingstoke and Deane borough level figures.
There will be a phased approach to releasing further Census 2021 data from autumn 2022 continuing throughout 2023. Data for the UK as a whole will follow later, as Scotland delayed their census to March 2022.
The 2021 Census in England and Wales was held on 21 March 2021.
The 2021 Census population of Basingstoke and Deane was 185,200 people. The population had increased by 17,400 people since 2011, approximately 10.4%. Compared to 7.5% for the South East and 6.6% for England.
A summary of the first results released on 28 June 2022 and an excel file containing the first results data are available to download below.
If you need any further assistance with census data then please contact factsandfigures@basingstoke.gov.uk
Census 2021 first results summary profile(PDF)
The 2011 Census in England and Wales was held on 27 March 2011.
The rounded 2011 Census estimate of the population of Basingstoke and Deane is 167,800 people, representing an increase of nearly 10% since 2001.
Census information for Basingstoke and Deane can be found in the borough and individual ward profiles on the next page. The profiles contain a variety of topics and in many cases the 2011 data is compared with the corresponding 2001 results. The accompanying ward profile Excel file contains all the data presented in the profiles.
Hampshire County Council (HCC) has published the 2011 Census Key Statistics and Quick Statistics tables for all Hampshire’s geographies, including local authorities, wards and parishes on its Facts and figures census information webpages.
Download raw data from the 2011 Census by visiting ONS webpage
Visit Office for National Statistics website to check local ward profiles.
Find out more about your local area including population, health, housing, and employment by exploring the latest statistics for Basingstoke and Deane.
| What is an Lower Layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs) |
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| Those are small geographic areas, each covering about 1,600 residents. Using LSOAs helps identify pockets of deprivation that might be hidden when looking at whole towns or cities. |
| How is deprivation measured |
| IoD25 includes seven key domains combined into the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD):
1. Income 2. Employment 3. Health deprivation and disability 4. Education, skills and training 5. Barriers to housing and services 6. Crime 7. Living environment There are also two supplementary indices for income deprivation affecting children and older people. |
| Understanding IMD Deciles |
| Each LSOA is ranked into deciles:
Decile 1 = 10% most deprived Decile 10 = 10% least deprived Explore your area using the IoD25 interactive map on GOV.UK website. |
| Basingstoke and Deane Rankings |
| On a Local Authority District (LAD) level, rankings show how areas compare nationally:
Rank of Average Rank: 237 out of 296 Rank of Average Score: 235 out of 296 This places Basingstoke and Deane in the least deprived third of local authority districts in England. Go to GOV.UK website to explore the full IoD25 release. |
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| UK geography | a summary of the main territorial units used in the production of National Statistics |
| A vision of Britain through time
Discover history through OldMapsOnline |
including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions of areas within Britain |
| Find open data | the Government’s open data website which includes datasets available from all central government departments and a number of other public sector bodies and local authorities |
| Household projections for England | Office for National Statistics projections of future household growth |
| Hampshire facts and figures | information on various statistics for Hampshire |
| HM Land Registry | data on house prices from across England and Wales |
| English indices of deprivation | Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government’s statistics on relative deprivation in small areas in England |
| Nomis | official census and labour market statistics |
| Office for National Statistics | the organisation that coordinates all national government statistics |
| 2011 Census | data and analysis |
| Ordnance Survey election maps | to help understand the electoral geography of the UK |
| Build a custom area profile - Census 2021,ONS | visualisations and data capture for different geographical levels across the UK |
| Local Authority Data Explorer | an online tool which brings together a selection of existing metrics across a subset of service areas for data that is available at different levels of local authority. |
| LG Inform | LG Inform is the local area benchmarking tool from the Local Government Association |
| Subnational indicators explorer - Office for National Statistics | compare a local authority and the UK average (median) local authority by different indicators |
| Local Authority Health Profiles | The local authority health profiles provide an overview of health for each local authority in England. They pull together existing information and data on a range of indicators for local populations, highlighting issues that can affect health in each locality. |
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