Data Downloads
The spreadsheets on this page contain the data used in the reports, visualisations, interactive maps and tools available on the Census Information Scheme pages of the London Datastore.
Please note this is not a comprehensive list of census data.
Lists of Census commissioned tables for 2001, 2011 and 2021 are here.
Population Data
Title | Description | Published | Format | Link |
Ward population | Ward level, 5-year age bands, 2001 Census, 2011 Census, 2010 MYE, GLA projections | 23/11/2012 | .xls | |
Population Comparator data | Compares 2011 Census estimates to ONS Mid-Year Estimates and GLA projections. Population & households. | 24/09/2012 | .xls | |
Census Population for London | Unrounded single-year-of-age data for London boroughs | 24/09/2012 | .xls | |
QA Datapack | The Office for National Statistics released Quality Assurance data for local authorities as part of the first release of 2011 Census data. | 25/07/2012 | .zip | |
Quality Assurance data | Data from the ONS QA Datapack | 25/07/2012 | .xls |
2001 & 2011 Census Data
Title | Description | Published | Format | Link |
Diversity data | Data used in Instant Atlas visualisations (2001 & 2011: borough, ward & lsoa) | 5/02/2013 | .zip | |
Health & Unpaid Care data | Data used in Instant Atlas visualisations (2001 & 2011: borough, ward & lsoa) | 5/02/2013 | .zip | |
Households & Families data | Data used in Instant Atlas visualisations (2001 & 2011: borough, ward & lsoa) | 5/02/2013 | .zip | |
Housing data | Data used in Instant Atlas visualisations (2001 & 2011: borough, ward & lsoa) | 5/02/2013 | .zip | |
Labour Market data | Data used in Instant Atlas visualisations (2001 & 2011: borough, ward & lsoa) | 5/02/2013 | .zip | |
Migrant Population data | Data used in Instant Atlas visualisations (2001 & 2011: borough, ward & lsoa) | 5/02/2013 | .zip | |
Qualifications data | Data used in Instant Atlas visualisations (2001 & 2011: borough, ward & lsoa) | 5/02/2013 | .zip |
CIS Report Workbooks
Title | Description | Published | Format | Link |
Propensity for Social Exclusion of Older People in London | Accompanying workbook to report CIS2015-06: Propensity for Social Exclusion of Older People in London. | 01/12/2015 | .xlsx | |
Differences in Employment by Gender in London | Accompanying workbook to report CIS2015-04: Differences in Employment by Gender in London. | 05/10/2015 | .xlsx | |
Characteristics of Commuters | Data and figures from briefing CIS2015-03: Characteristics of Commuters. | 08/07/2015 | .xlsx | |
Average Distance Travelled to Work | Average distance travelled to work. Population is usual residents employed in London. Distances calculated on an MSOA to MSOA basis. | 08/07/2015 | .xlsx | |
London & the Core Cities | Data and figures from briefing CIS2015-02: Comparing London & the Core Cities. | 08/05/2015 | .xlsx | |
Homeworking | Data and figures from briefing CIS2015-01: Homeworking in London. | 19/03/2015 | .xlsx | |
Health and Disability | Data and figures from briefing CIS2014-15: Health and Disability. | 11/12/2014 | .xlsx | |
Qualifications | Data and figures from briefing CIS2014-14: Qualifications. | 08/12/2014 | .xlsx | |
Dependent Children | Data and figures from briefing CIS2014-13: Dependent Children. | 01/12/2014 | .xlsx | |
Cycling to Work | Data and figures from briefing CIS2014-11: Cycling to Work. | 23/09/2014 | .xlsx | |
Hours Worked | Data and figures from briefing CIS2014-09: Hours Worked. | 23/06/2014 | .xlsx | |
Output Area Classification | Data and figures from briefing CIS2014-04: Output Area Classification. | 19/03/2014 | .xlsx | |
Mixed & Balanced Communities | Data and figures from briefing CIS2014-05: Mixed & Balanced Communities. | 19/03/2014 | .xlsx | |
Trends in Overcrowding | Data and figures from briefing CIS2014-01: Trends in Overcrowding | 30/01/2014 | .xls | |
Local Areas of Ethnic Group Concentration | Data and figures from briefing CIS2014-08: Local Areas of Ethnic Group Concentration. | 30/01/2014 | .xlsx | |
Housing Tenure by NS-SeC | Data and figures from briefing CIS2013-17: Housing Tenure by NS-SeC. | 19/11/2013 | .xls | |
Housing Tenure by Economic Activity | Data and figures from briefing CIS2013-14: Housing Tenure by Economic Activity. | 24/10/2013 | .xls | |
Housing Characteristics | Data and figures from briefing CIS2013-11: Housing Characteristics. | 08/10/2013 | .xls | |
Londoners born overseas | Data and figures from briefing CIS2013-08: Londoners born overseas. | 06/09/2013 | .xls | |
Trends in housing tenure | Data and figures from briefing CIS2013-06: Trends in housing tenure | 28/08/2013 | .xls | |
NS-SEC in London | Data and figures from briefing CIS2013-05: NS-SEC in London | 10/07/2013 | .xls | |
Diversity in London | Data and figures from briefing CIS2013-04: Diversity in London | 24/06/2013 | .xls |
CIS Snapshot Workbooks
Title | Description | Published | Format | Link |
Detailed Country of Birth & Passports | Data used in Census Snapshot CIS2012-13: Detailed Country of Birth | 15/04/2013 | .xls | |
Short-term residents data | Data used in Census Snapshot CIS2013-03 | 27/03/2013 | .xls | |
Diversity Indices | Data used in diversity indices snapshot reports and visualisations | 5/02/2013 | .xls |
Other Resources
Title | Description | Published | Format | Link |
Migration Flows Data | Safeguarded migration flows data for London Boroughs. | 06/06/2017 | .xls | |
Country of Birth (Small Population Tables) Tool | This workbook allows users to pull out data from 2011 Census Commissioned Tables CT0562, CT0563, CT0564, CT0565 and CT0566. | 18/02/2016 | .xls | |
SASPAC System Files – Commissioned Tables | System files for 2011 Census commissioned tables for London geographies | 04/02/2016 | .zip | |
SASPAC System Files – Corrected Religion | System files with re-estimated religion categories for Camden, Islington and Tower Hamlets. Detailed Characteristics tables only. | 10/06/2015 | .zip | |
Key Stats & Quick Stats tables | All of the 2011 Census univariate tables for London and England & Wales in one place. | 05/09/2013 | .xls | |
Historical Census Tables | Data for boroughs from censuses back to 1961 where comparable. Only partially updated with 2021 data. | 24/12/2024 | .xls | |
SASPAC System Files for London | System files for all 2011 table sets for London geographies | 04/10/2013 | .zip |
If you cannot find the data you are looking for please contact census@london.gov.uk