Population and migration

The Census is a count of all people and households in England, and is the most complete source of information about the population that we have. The latest Census was held in April 2001.

A copy of the Census form, with all the questions that were asked, can be found at the National Statistics website.

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.

Census information is freely available to the public on the internet, below are two summary documents about Derbyshire Dales and Derbyshire Areas. 

Further information can be found on the ONS Neighbourhood Statistics Service, where all official statistics about our district can be found.

Confidentiality

Information on individual people is not available to any organisation. The confidentiality of personal information is of paramount importance. The Office for National Statistics processed the Census forms in secure conditions. 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.