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Trafford Census
The Census is a count of all people and households and is the most complete source of information about the population and housing characteristics of the Borough that we have. The latest Census was held on Sunday 29 April 2001.
- Click here for general information on the Census (external Website)
- Click here for information by topic and geographic area (external Website)
- Click here for a summary of the 2001 Census for Trafford Borough (PDF Format)
- Click here for 1971 - 2001 summary of Census population data by Ward (PDF Format)
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.
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 have 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 is new information on relationships within households, the lowest floor level of accommodation, unpaid personal care and religion.
There is no information on income, but there is information on socio-economic group. There is no information on disability, but there is information on limiting long term illnesses and general health over the past year.
Who to Contact
Strategic Planning and Developments
First Floor
Waterside House
Sale Waterside
Sale
M33 7ZF
Email: strategic.planning@trafford.gov.uk
Telephone: 0161 912 4495
Fax: 0161 912 3128
Textlink: 0161 912 1453
This page was last updated on 17 June 2008
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