This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates that classify full-time students aged 16 and over in England and Wales by economic activity and by student accommodation. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.

Information on economic activity status - as defined by the International Labour Organisation - is used by central and local government, researchers and other organisations to understand local labour markets and to develop and monitor policies at local and regional levels. It is used to identify deprived areas, to allocate community and economic development funding, and for housing and transport planning purposes.

The information on term-time addresses of students is used to plan services and allocate resources, for example to analyse the demand for student accommodation (such as halls of residence and household accommodation) which has an impact on the overall demand for housing.
Statistical Disclosure Control
In order to protect against disclosure of personal information from the 2011 Census, there has been swapping of records in the Census database between different geographic areas, and so some counts will be affected. In the main, the greatest effects will be at the lowest geographies, since the record swapping is targeted towards those households with unusual characteristics in small areas.

More details on the ONS Census disclosure control strategy may be found on the Statistical Disclosure Control page on the ONS web site.
Table ID
DC6108EW
Source
Census 2011
Units
Keywords
Economic activity, Economically active, Economically inactive, Employed (in employment), Students, Unemployed, Student accommodation
Coverage
England and Wales
Area types
Ward/MSOA and above
Latest data
2011
Last updated
2013-11-29 09:30
Variables
Student accommodation, Economic Activity, Age
Contact
Census
Email
census.customerservices@ons.gov.uk
Phone
01329 444 972
Website
http://www.ons.gov.uk/census
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