Census support materials for adults with special educational needs and disabilities
The Census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, except for 1941 due to the Second World War.
The Census evaluates key figures about who lives in the country – from age to relationship status – and passes it on to organisations such as local authorities and charities, which use the information to help provide various services, including transport, education and healthcare.