Census 2021
The first results
The first results from Census 2021 were released on Tuesday 28 June 2022. A variety of products have been produced which summarize the first results and give a glimpse of how Gloucestershire's population has changed in the past decade.
View a summary report which provides an overview of the initial findings for Gloucestershire
View a full report which provides a detailed analysis of the initial findings for Gloucestershire
View a summary report which provides an overview of the initial findings for Gloucestershire
View a full report which provides a detailed analysis of the initial findings for Gloucestershire
View all the data for Gloucestershire and districts
View data packs for each district, these packs include the data for each district alongside graphs and maps which summarise the key findings.
View all the data for Gloucestershire and districts
View data packs for each district, these packs include the data for each district alongside graphs and maps which summarise the key findings.
Topic summaries
The topic summaries bring together univariate data (one variable only) grouped by similar them
The key findings for all topics have been summarised at a county and district level
The key findings for all topics have been summarised at a county and district level
Census 2021 rounded population and household estimates for local authorities in England and Wales were released on 28 June 2022. This update provides unrounded population and household estimates, alongside data around household characteristics and information about migration.
Summary documents
View a full report (PDF, 5.3 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts, (XLSX, 683.4 KB) where possible this has been presented alongside equivalent data collected by the 2011 Census
Maps
A series of maps presenting selected data at small area level
- Total population at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 10.9 MB)
- Percentage change in population between 2011 and 2021 at Lower Super Output Area Level (PDF, 10.7 MB) (please note this map uses the 2011 LOSA boundaries)
- Population density at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 11 MB)
- Percentage of residents aged 65+ at Middle Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 9.6 MB)
- Percentage of residents aged 80+ at Middle Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 9.6 MB)
- Percentage of residents aged 16+ who have never married or never registered a civil partnership at Lower Super Output Area, 2021 (PDF, 11 MB)
- Percentage change in the number of residents aged 16+ who have never married or never registered a civil partnership, between 2011 and 2021 at Lower Super Output Area Leve (PDF, 10.6 MB) (please note this map uses the 2011 LOSA boundaries)
- Percentage change in the number of households between 2011 and 2021 at Lower Super Output Area Level (PDF, 10.6 MB) (please note this map uses the 2011 LOSA boundaries)
- Percentage of households deprived in three of more dimensions at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 11.1 MB)
- Percentage of households which are one person households headed by someone aged 66 and over at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 11 MB)
- Percentage of non-UK born residents at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.7 MB)
- Percentage of residents with a Romanian Passport at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.4 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Create a custom area profile
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
Census 2021 rounded population and household estimates for local authorities in England and Wales were released on 28 June 2022. This update provides unrounded population and household estimates, alongside data around household characteristics and information about migration.
Summary documents
View a full report (PDF, 5.3 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts, (XLSX, 683.4 KB) where possible this has been presented alongside equivalent data collected by the 2011 Census
Maps
A series of maps presenting selected data at small area level
- Total population at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 10.9 MB)
- Percentage change in population between 2011 and 2021 at Lower Super Output Area Level (PDF, 10.7 MB) (please note this map uses the 2011 LOSA boundaries)
- Population density at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 11 MB)
- Percentage of residents aged 65+ at Middle Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 9.6 MB)
- Percentage of residents aged 80+ at Middle Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 9.6 MB)
- Percentage of residents aged 16+ who have never married or never registered a civil partnership at Lower Super Output Area, 2021 (PDF, 11 MB)
- Percentage change in the number of residents aged 16+ who have never married or never registered a civil partnership, between 2011 and 2021 at Lower Super Output Area Leve (PDF, 10.6 MB) (please note this map uses the 2011 LOSA boundaries)
- Percentage change in the number of households between 2011 and 2021 at Lower Super Output Area Level (PDF, 10.6 MB) (please note this map uses the 2011 LOSA boundaries)
- Percentage of households deprived in three of more dimensions at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 11.1 MB)
- Percentage of households which are one person households headed by someone aged 66 and over at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 11 MB)
- Percentage of non-UK born residents at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.7 MB)
- Percentage of residents with a Romanian Passport at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.4 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Create a custom area profile
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
The 2021 Census in England and Wales was the first to ask people if they had previously served in the UK armed forces. People aged 16 years and over were asked whether they had previously served in the regular or reserve UK armed forces, or both.
Summary documents
View a full report (PDF, 982.2 KB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 36.7 KB)
Maps
A series of maps presenting selected data at small area level
- Number of people aged 16+ who previously served in regular or reserved UK armed forces at Middle Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 9.6 MB)
- Percentage of people aged 16+ who previously served in regular or reserved UK armed forces at Middle super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 9.5 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
The 2021 Census in England and Wales was the first to ask people if they had previously served in the UK armed forces. People aged 16 years and over were asked whether they had previously served in the regular or reserve UK armed forces, or both.
Summary documents
View a full report (PDF, 982.2 KB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 36.7 KB)
Maps
A series of maps presenting selected data at small area level
- Number of people aged 16+ who previously served in regular or reserved UK armed forces at Middle Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 9.6 MB)
- Percentage of people aged 16+ who previously served in regular or reserved UK armed forces at Middle super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 9.5 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
Data and supporting information about ethnic group, national identity, language, and religion from Census 2021 in England and Wales.
Summary documents
View a full report (DOCX, 6.8 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 507.8 KB)
Maps
A series of maps presenting selected data at small area level
- Percentage of people who identify as "White" at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of people who identify as "ethnic minorities" at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of people who identify as "Other White" at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of people who have a non UK identity only at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of people who have identified Christianity as their religion at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.1 MB)
- Percentage of people whose main language is English at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of people whose main language is not English and can not speak English well or at all at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Create a custom area profile
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
Data and supporting information about ethnic group, national identity, language, and religion from Census 2021 in England and Wales.
Summary documents
View a full report (DOCX, 6.8 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 507.8 KB)
Maps
A series of maps presenting selected data at small area level
- Percentage of people who identify as "White" at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of people who identify as "ethnic minorities" at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of people who identify as "Other White" at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of people who have a non UK identity only at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of people who have identified Christianity as their religion at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.1 MB)
- Percentage of people whose main language is English at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of people whose main language is not English and can not speak English well or at all at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Create a custom area profile
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
Data and supporting information about labour market and travel to work from Census 2021 in England and Wales.
It is worth noting the Census 2021 took place during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a period of unparalleled and rapid change; the national lockdown, associated guidance and furlough measures will have affected the labour market topic.
Summary documents
View the full report (PDF, 2.4 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 193.4 KB)
Maps
A series of maps presenting selected data at small area level
- Percentage of population aged 16+ who were economically active at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of population aged 16+ who were economically inactive at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of population aged 16+ who were in employment at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.4 MB)
- Percentage of population aged 16+ who were unemployed at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Create a custom area profile
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
Data and supporting information about labour market and travel to work from Census 2021 in England and Wales.
It is worth noting the Census 2021 took place during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a period of unparalleled and rapid change; the national lockdown, associated guidance and furlough measures will have affected the labour market topic.
Summary documents
View the full report (PDF, 2.4 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 193.4 KB)
Maps
A series of maps presenting selected data at small area level
- Percentage of population aged 16+ who were economically active at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of population aged 16+ who were economically inactive at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of population aged 16+ who were in employment at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.4 MB)
- Percentage of population aged 16+ who were unemployed at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Create a custom area profile
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
Data and supporting information about housing from Census 2021 in England and Wales.
Summary documents
View a full report (PDF, 3.1 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 218 KB)
Maps
- Percentage of households which live in a whole house or bungalow at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of households which are owned at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of households which are overcrowded in terms of bedrooms at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021
- Percentage of households with no central heating at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of households without access to a car or van at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Number of residents living in communal establishments at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 17.3 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Create a custom area profile
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
Data and supporting information about housing from Census 2021 in England and Wales.
Summary documents
View a full report (PDF, 3.1 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 218 KB)
Maps
- Percentage of households which live in a whole house or bungalow at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of households which are owned at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of households which are overcrowded in terms of bedrooms at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021
- Percentage of households with no central heating at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of households without access to a car or van at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Number of residents living in communal establishments at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 17.3 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Create a custom area profile
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
Data and supporting information about Sexual orientation and gender identity from Census 2021 in England and Wales.
Summary documents
View a full report (PDF, 1 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 35.6 KB)
Maps
- Percentage of residents aged 16+ who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or all other sexual orientations by Middle Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 17.5 MB)
- Percentage of residents aged 16+ whose gender identity is not the same as the sex registered at birth by Middle Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 17.5 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
Data and supporting information about Sexual orientation and gender identity from Census 2021 in England and Wales.
Summary documents
View a full report (PDF, 1 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 35.6 KB)
Maps
- Percentage of residents aged 16+ who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or all other sexual orientations by Middle Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 17.5 MB)
- Percentage of residents aged 16+ whose gender identity is not the same as the sex registered at birth by Middle Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 17.5 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
Data and supporting information about education from Census 2021 in England and Wales.
Summary documents
View a full report (PDF, 1.5 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 31.5 KB)
Maps
- Percentage of population aged 5+ who are a schoolchild or full-time student at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of population aged 16+ with a Level 4 or above qualification at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.4 MB)
- Percentage of population aged 16+ with no qualifications at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.5 MB)
- Percentage of population aged 16+ with an Apprenticeship as their highest level of qualification at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Create a custom area profile
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
Data and supporting information about education from Census 2021 in England and Wales.
Summary documents
View a full report (PDF, 1.5 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 31.5 KB)
Maps
- Percentage of population aged 5+ who are a schoolchild or full-time student at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
- Percentage of population aged 16+ with a Level 4 or above qualification at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.4 MB)
- Percentage of population aged 16+ with no qualifications at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.5 MB)
- Percentage of population aged 16+ with an Apprenticeship as their highest level of qualification at Lower Super Output Area Level, 2021 (PDF, 19.3 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Create a custom area profile
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
Data and supporting information about health, disability and unpaid care from Census 2021 in England and Wales.
Summary documents
View a full report (PDF, 1.6 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 64.1 KB)
Maps
- Percentage of residents in Gloucestershire who said their general health was bad or very bad at Lower Super Output Area, 2021 (PDF, 14.8 MB)
- Percentage of residents in Gloucestershire who are disabled under the Equality Act at Lower Super Output Area, 2021 (PDF, 14.9 MB)
- Percentage of residents in Gloucestershire who provide unpaid care at Lower Super Output Area, 2021 (PDF, 14.8 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Create a custom area profile
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
Data and supporting information about health, disability and unpaid care from Census 2021 in England and Wales.
Summary documents
View a full report (PDF, 1.6 MB) which provides a detailed analysis of the findings for Gloucestershire
Get the data
View all the data for Gloucestershire and its districts. (XLSX, 64.1 KB)
Maps
- Percentage of residents in Gloucestershire who said their general health was bad or very bad at Lower Super Output Area, 2021 (PDF, 14.8 MB)
- Percentage of residents in Gloucestershire who are disabled under the Equality Act at Lower Super Output Area, 2021 (PDF, 14.9 MB)
- Percentage of residents in Gloucestershire who provide unpaid care at Lower Super Output Area, 2021 (PDF, 14.8 MB)
Other resources
- View the ONS Census dictionary which provides definitions and classifications to help when using the data
- View the ONS Census maps to visualise the data
- Create a custom area profile
- Look at the variables alongside other information using a self serve tool
Changes to geographies
Every 10 years, alongside the release of the Census data, the ONS redraw the boundaries for our statistical geographies. A brief guide to the new geographies is available here and further information including boundary maps can be found in the geography and boundary section.
What else is available?
The ONS has released information combining two variables (multi-variate) this information will be available on request or via a self serve tool.
Where can I find out more?
You can find out more information about the census on the ONS website.
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