The first census 2021 outputs are now live on Community Insight

We are delighted to announce that the first 2021 census outputs are live and available in Community Insight. Read on to find out about:

How many datasets are there?

In total, there are 63 new datasets on the tool with 25 being displayed automatically under the Data icon on your maps. The first outputs include:

  • Usual resident population by sex
  • Usual resident population by 5-year age group
  • Usual resident population by sex and 5-year age group
  • Usual resident population density

Download the full list of new datasets

How do I find the new census data in Community Insight?

We have created a new theme called Census 2021. In that new theme 25 of the new census datasets will appear (along with their 2011 counterparts). We have applied this to all groups, so you do not need to do anything in order to start using the census data straight away.

Those 38 other datasets not in the new default theme will be in the Unassigned theme.

  • Group Admin users can add these new datasets to the maps using the Manage Indicators functionality.

Why are the datasets available at Local Authority level only?

The datasets are published at Local Authority level only in this release. The ONS are indicating that small area level data will be published in Autumn. For the purpose of accuracy we have put in place measures to prevent this data showing for small areas. 

You cannot zoom below Local Authority level when viewing these datasets on Community Insight.

Usually when viewing datasets on the map you can zoom in and out and the geographic level at which you are viewing the data will automatically change. This is not the case for datasets published at Local Authority, the data will stay frozen at Local Authority level.

Any stock groups smaller than Local Authorities will not show any data. 

When viewing these datasets on the dashboard and the data for more areas popup no data will show for stock groups that are smaller than Local Authorities. This includes, but is not limited to wards, MSOAs, LSOAs and parishes. This is because the datasets are only available at Local Authority level and so we cannot accurately  apportion data down to smaller geographies.

How to compare census 2011 and 2021 data

You can compare census 2021 datasets with their 2011 counterparts in Community Insight. This is possible when viewing those datasets on the maps and in the data for your areas popup.

Data for your areas popup

The data for your areas popup shows a table with the percentage and count data for all your stock groups. When viewing the census datasets you can see 4 columns: percentage and count data for the 2021 and 2011 census timepoints.

Why is the census data not in the Community Insight reports?

New Census data will only be available on the Maps and the Dashboard, as these initial outputs are only available at Local Authority level. Reports will be updated when census data at smaller geographies is released. 

FAQs 

Below are some frequently asked questions we’ve already had. We will continue to add to this resource: 

Will the census data be available at Local Authority level initially and then small area data will be available later on? 

The ONS are indicating that small area data will be published in Autumn. When they publish this we will add it to the tool within days of publication. We are very excited for this release and will keep you updated regarding when the datasets will be available in Community Insight.

 

Why are there gaps on the Dashboard for some of my areas?

Datasets that are published at Local Authority level (like these initial census ones) will not show data for any stock groups that include constituent regions smaller than Local Authority.

 

Do you know if Local Authority level data regarding ethnicity will be included within this first census release, or if it will be included in a later release?

Local Authority level data regarding ethnicity will not be released on the 28th June. However, we will be providing more information regarding the next releases, so ensure you keep a close eye on our updates.

Get in touch!

If you have any questions or feedback then get in touch with us on support@ocsi.co.uk.