The National Statistics Area Classification provides a simple indicator of the characteristics of the area based on a range of census data. It provides a simple indicator of the characteristics of the area and of the similarity between areas, for comparative or targeting purposes, and as a variable which can be used for analysis with other data. Data is available for Super Output Areas
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS): using Census 2001 data
Publisher: Neighbourhood Statistics
Geographies: Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA)
Geographic coverage: England and Wales
Time coverage: 2001
Notes: The National Statistics 2001 Area Classification of Output Areas is a powerful and effective way of summarising the complexity of census data. It provides a simple indicator of the characteristics of the area and of the similarity between areas, for comparative or targeting purposes, and as a variable for analysis with other data.