The Census is a count of all
people and households and is the most complete source of
information about the population that we have. The latest Census
was held on Sunday 29 April 2001. We have used this
information to produce a
Forest Heath District Profile.
You can view a copy of the
Census form with all the questions that
were asked and the
results.
Why is the Census important?
The Census is important because it allows central and local
government, health authorities and many other organisations to
target their resources more effectively and to plan housing,
education, health and transport services for years to come.
For the first time central government will make information freely
available to the public on the Internet.
Confidentiality
Information on individual people is not released to any
organisation.
The confidentiality of personal information is of paramount
importance. Disclosure of personal Census information is an
offence. The Office for National Statistics has processed the
Census forms in secure conditions. Paper copies will be destroyed.
Digital images of individual responses will only be made public
after 100 years.
Measures are also taken to prevent inadvertent disclosure of
information about individuals through the statistical results. For
example, information will not be released for areas containing
fewer than 100 households.
Warnings
There are a number of changes to the 2001 Census that all users
should be aware of if they wish to compare results with those of
the 1991 Census.
- 2001 is the first Census that has made adjustments for
"missing" people.
- It will include students at their term time address - last time
they were included at their home address.
There will be new information on relationships within households,
the lowest floor level of accommodation, unpaid personal care and
religion.
There will be no information on income, but there will be
information on socio-economic group. There is no information on
disability, but there will be information on limiting long term
illnesses and general health over the past
year.