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This series contains part one of new statistics about the characteristics of the workplace population of England and Wales.
The workplace population is an estimate of the population working in an area. It includes usual residents aged 16 to 74 whose usual place of work is in the area. This population is equivalent to the workplace population used in the 2001 Census. People who work mainly at or from home or do not have a fixed place of work are included in their area of their usual residence. The following population groups are excluded from the workplace population of an area:
* Those living in England and Wales but working in Scotland, Northern Ireland, outside the UK or on offshore installations,
* Those with a place of work in England and Wales but who are not usually resident in England and Wales, and
* Short-term residents
The workplace population is an estimate of the population working in an area. It includes usual residents aged 16 to 74 whose usual place of work is in the area. This population is equivalent to the workplace population used in the 2001 Census. People who work mainly at or from home or do not have a fixed place of work are included in their area of their usual residence. The following population groups are excluded from the workplace population of an area:
* Those living in England and Wales but working in Scotland, Northern Ireland, outside the UK or on offshore installations,
* Those with a place of work in England and Wales but who are not usually resident in England and Wales, and
* Short-term residents
WP101EW - Population (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates of the workplace population in England and Wales by residence type (household or communal resident), by sex and by age. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
Statistics about the number and demographic characteristics of people are used to monitor differences and track how these proportions change over time.
Statistics about the number and demographic characteristics of people are used to monitor differences and track how these proportions change over time.
WP102EW - Population density (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates for the density of the workplace population for areas in England and Wales. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This information helps central and local government to assess changes in housing demand and allocate resources to revise and develop housing plans and policies.
This information helps central and local government to assess changes in housing demand and allocate resources to revise and develop housing plans and policies.
WP1101EW - Sex by single year of age (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by sex and by single year of age. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
Age estimates provide key demographic information needed by all users of census data. Single year of age data can be used to build detailed profiles and trends that play an important part for local authorities and other public authorities in influencing the resourcing and provision of services for particular groups of residents, for example children and older people.
Age estimates provide key demographic information needed by all users of census data. Single year of age data can be used to build detailed profiles and trends that play an important part for local authorities and other public authorities in influencing the resourcing and provision of services for particular groups of residents, for example children and older people.
WP201EW - Ethnic group (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by ethnic group. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
These statistics are used to enable organisations to monitor equal opportunities and anti-discrimination policies including the statutory requirements of the Race Relations Act, and by central and local government to inform resource allocation.
These statistics are used to enable organisations to monitor equal opportunities and anti-discrimination policies including the statutory requirements of the Race Relations Act, and by central and local government to inform resource allocation.
WP203EW - Country of birth (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by country of birth. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
These statistics are used to allocate resources and to develop and monitor policy; to assess the needs of particular groups in the population, for example those migrating from outside the EU; to analyse trends in migration; to forecast future migration patterns; and for the planning and provision of facilities and services.
These statistics are used to allocate resources and to develop and monitor policy; to assess the needs of particular groups in the population, for example those migrating from outside the EU; to analyse trends in migration; to forecast future migration patterns; and for the planning and provision of facilities and services.
WP204EW - Main language (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by main language. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This information helps central government, local authorities and the NHS to allocate resources and provide services for non-English speakers, for example English teaching and translation services. It is a better indicator than country of birth, which was previously used to forecast the additional cost of providing services to people whose first language is not English.
This information helps central government, local authorities and the NHS to allocate resources and provide services for non-English speakers, for example English teaching and translation services. It is a better indicator than country of birth, which was previously used to forecast the additional cost of providing services to people whose first language is not English.
WP206WA - Welsh language skills (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in Wales by Welsh language skills. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This information helps public bodies to understand the extent to which the Welsh language is used and, therefore, to meet their statutory duties under the Welsh Language Act 1993. It is also used for policy development and monitoring, and provides data for the allocation of grants to support the Welsh language.
This information helps public bodies to understand the extent to which the Welsh language is used and, therefore, to meet their statutory duties under the Welsh Language Act 1993. It is also used for policy development and monitoring, and provides data for the allocation of grants to support the Welsh language.
WP207WA - Welsh language skills (detailed) (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in Wales by Welsh language skills. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This information helps public bodies to understand the extent to which the Welsh language is used and, therefore, to meet their statutory duties under the Welsh Language Act 1993. It is also used for policy development and monitoring, and provides data for the allocation of grants to support the Welsh language.
This information helps public bodies to understand the extent to which the Welsh language is used and, therefore, to meet their statutory duties under the Welsh Language Act 1993. It is also used for policy development and monitoring, and provides data for the allocation of grants to support the Welsh language.
WP210EW - Religion (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by religion. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
The statistics help in developing policy, and planning and targeting resources for the population groups who may have a different experience in public service or social interaction, for example employment and education, than other groups. It also allows public authorities to assess and tackle discrimination and social exclusion associated with religion.
The statistics help in developing policy, and planning and targeting resources for the population groups who may have a different experience in public service or social interaction, for example employment and education, than other groups. It also allows public authorities to assess and tackle discrimination and social exclusion associated with religion.
WP212EW - Passports held (detailed) (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by passports held. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This information will provide a measure of the number of citizens from other countries living in the UK and provide international research to compare the origins and destinations of migrants. The statistics are used to identify whether the population eligible to vote actually registers to vote, and may be needed for any electoral reforms.
This information will provide a measure of the number of citizens from other countries living in the UK and provide international research to compare the origins and destinations of migrants. The statistics are used to identify whether the population eligible to vote actually registers to vote, and may be needed for any electoral reforms.
WP302EW - General Health (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by general health. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This information helps to develop and monitor policy on the delivery of health care, the reduction of health inequalities and the assessment of progress towards improving the general health of the population.
This information helps to develop and monitor policy on the delivery of health care, the reduction of health inequalities and the assessment of progress towards improving the general health of the population.
WP403EW - Tenure - People (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by tenure. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This information helps central and local government to assess changes in housing demand and allocate resources to revise and develop housing plans and policies. It will allow better understanding of the availability and use of social and privately rented accommodation.
This information helps central and local government to assess changes in housing demand and allocate resources to revise and develop housing plans and policies. It will allow better understanding of the availability and use of social and privately rented accommodation.
WP501EW - Highest level of qualification (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by highest level of qualification. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This information helps target employment and training schemes and to identify particular groups that may lack the necessary skills to join the workforce.
This information helps target employment and training schemes and to identify particular groups that may lack the necessary skills to join the workforce.
WP601EW - Employment Status (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by employment status. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This information is used by central and local government, researchers and other organisations to understand local labour markets and to develop and monitor policies at local and regional levels. It is used to identify deprived areas, to allocate community and economic development funding, and for housing and transport planning purposes.
This information is used by central and local government, researchers and other organisations to understand local labour markets and to develop and monitor policies at local and regional levels. It is used to identify deprived areas, to allocate community and economic development funding, and for housing and transport planning purposes.
WP604EW - Hours worked (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by hours worked. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
Information on hours worked is used to identify working patterns in local areas and target resources accordingly. It is used to gain an understanding, at a local level, of likely travel patterns and times, which can inform the requirements on public transport.
Information on hours worked is used to identify working patterns in local areas and target resources accordingly. It is used to gain an understanding, at a local level, of likely travel patterns and times, which can inform the requirements on public transport.
WP605EW - Industry (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by industry. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
The industry classification used is based on the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities (UKSIC). This is used to enhance the quality of occupation coding and is required at a local level to understand economic performance and analyse local labour markets. It also provides information for policy development and monitoring land use, transport and housing needs.
The industry classification used is based on the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities (UKSIC). This is used to enhance the quality of occupation coding and is required at a local level to understand economic performance and analyse local labour markets. It also provides information for policy development and monitoring land use, transport and housing needs.
WP606EW - Occupation (Minor groups) (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by occupation. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This information is used by central and local government, researchers and other organisations to understand local labour markets and to develop and monitor policies at local and regional levels. It is used to identify deprived areas, to allocate community and economic development funding, and for housing and transport planning purposes.
This information is used by central and local government, researchers and other organisations to understand local labour markets and to develop and monitor policies at local and regional levels. It is used to identify deprived areas, to allocate community and economic development funding, and for housing and transport planning purposes.
WP607EW - NS-SeC (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by the National Statistics Socio-economic Classification (NS-SeC). The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
These statistics are used to help in developing and monitoring policy aimed at assessing the needs of population according to their socio-economic status. This information is used to plan services and target resources, and allows public authorities to assess and tackle discrimination.
These statistics are used to help in developing and monitoring policy aimed at assessing the needs of population according to their socio-economic status. This information is used to plan services and target resources, and allows public authorities to assess and tackle discrimination.
WP6110EW - Industry by age (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by industry and by age. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
These statistics are used to help in developing and monitoring policy aimed at assessing the needs of population groups whose experiences of employment may be different from those in other groups.
These statistics are used to help in developing and monitoring policy aimed at assessing the needs of population groups whose experiences of employment may be different from those in other groups.
WP6112EW - Occupation by age (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by occupation and by age. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This information is used by central and local government, researchers and other organisations to understand local labour markets and to develop and monitor policies at local and regional levels. It is used to identify deprived areas, to allocate community and economic development funding, and for housing and transport planning purposes.
This information is used by central and local government, researchers and other organisations to understand local labour markets and to develop and monitor policies at local and regional levels. It is used to identify deprived areas, to allocate community and economic development funding, and for housing and transport planning purposes.
WP613EW - Approximated social grade (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by approximated social grade. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
Social grade is the socio-economic classification used by the market research and marketing industries, most often in the analysis of spending habits and consumer attitudes. Although it is not possible to allocate social grade precisely from information collected by the 2011 Census, the Market Research Society has developed a method for using census information to provide a good approximation of social grade.
Social grade is the socio-economic classification used by the market research and marketing industries, most often in the analysis of spending habits and consumer attitudes. Although it is not possible to allocate social grade precisely from information collected by the 2011 Census, the Market Research Society has developed a method for using census information to provide a good approximation of social grade.
WP6501EW - Occupation by highest level of qualification (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by occupation and by highest level of qualification. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This information is used by central and local government, researchers and other organisations to understand local labour markets and to develop and monitor policies at local and regional levels. It is used to identify deprived areas, to allocate community and economic development funding, and for housing and transport planning purposes.
This information is used by central and local government, researchers and other organisations to understand local labour markets and to develop and monitor policies at local and regional levels. It is used to identify deprived areas, to allocate community and economic development funding, and for housing and transport planning purposes.
WP6503EW - Industry by highest level of qualification (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by industry and by highest level of qualification. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
These statistics are used to help in developing and monitoring policy aimed at assessing the needs of population groups whose experiences of employment may be different from those in other groups.
These statistics are used to help in developing and monitoring policy aimed at assessing the needs of population groups whose experiences of employment may be different from those in other groups.
WP6604EW - Occupation by industry (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by occupation and by industry. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This information is used by central and local government, researchers and other organisations to understand local labour markets and to develop and monitor policies at local and regional levels. It is used to identify deprived areas, to allocate community and economic development funding, and for housing and transport planning purposes.
This information is used by central and local government, researchers and other organisations to understand local labour markets and to develop and monitor policies at local and regional levels. It is used to identify deprived areas, to allocate community and economic development funding, and for housing and transport planning purposes.
WP702EW - Distance travelled to work (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by distance travelled to work. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
WP703EW - Method of travel to work (2001 specification) (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by method of travel to work. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This dataset uses the 2001 specification of travel to work. This information is produced using both a person's place of work and their method of travel to work and is comparable with 2001. For example, a person who has indicated their place of work as their home address and said that they travel to work by driving a car or van (eg visiting clients) appears in the category ""Work mainly at or from home"", as was the case in 2001.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
This dataset uses the 2001 specification of travel to work. This information is produced using both a person's place of work and their method of travel to work and is comparable with 2001. For example, a person who has indicated their place of work as their home address and said that they travel to work by driving a car or van (eg visiting clients) appears in the category ""Work mainly at or from home"", as was the case in 2001.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
WP7101EW - Method of travel to work by age (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by method of travel to work and by age. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This dataset uses the 2001 specification of travel to work. This information is produced using both a person's place of work and their method of travel to work and is comparable with 2001. For example, a person who has indicated their place of work as their home address and said that they travel to work by driving a car or van (eg visiting clients) appears in the category ""Work mainly at or from home"", as was the case in 2001.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
This dataset uses the 2001 specification of travel to work. This information is produced using both a person's place of work and their method of travel to work and is comparable with 2001. For example, a person who has indicated their place of work as their home address and said that they travel to work by driving a car or van (eg visiting clients) appears in the category ""Work mainly at or from home"", as was the case in 2001.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
WP7102EW - Distance travelled to work by age (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by distance travelled to work and by age. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
WP7103EW - Workplace and usual residence by method of travel to work (2001 specification) (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify usual residents in England and Wales aged 16 and over and in employment in the area the week before the census by relationship between usual residence and place of work and by method of travel to work. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning , for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning , for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
WP7606EW - Distance travelled to work by industry (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by distance travelled to work and by industry. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
WP7607EW - Distance travelled to work by occupation (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by distance travelled to work and by occupation. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
WP7701EW - Method of travel to work (2001 specification) by distance travelled to work (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by method of travel to work and by distance travelled to work. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
Information on travel to work informs both national and local transport services and policies. It provides a basis for transport planning, for example, whether new bus routes or changes to existing bus routes are needed.
WP803EW - Length of residence in the UK (Workplace population)
This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify the workplace population in England and Wales by length of residence in the United Kingdom (UK). The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.
This is the first time this information has been available from the census. It helps to provide accurate migration trends to the UK and allows increased understanding of the proportion of migrants that remain in the UK. It also helps to determine the number of short-term migrants, which allows national and local government to better understand the size of the population so they can plan, fund and provide appropriate services.
This is the first time this information has been available from the census. It helps to provide accurate migration trends to the UK and allows increased understanding of the proportion of migrants that remain in the UK. It also helps to determine the number of short-term migrants, which allows national and local government to better understand the size of the population so they can plan, fund and provide appropriate services.