This dataset provides 2011 estimates that classify households in England and Wales by the number of cars or vans available. It also provides an estimate of the total number of cars and vans in an area. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.

This information helps central and local government with transport planning, dealing with congestion, and assessing the need for investment in public transport and roads. It can also be used support the provision of accessible services and the development and implementation of transport policy, especially in rural areas.

Similar estimates from the 2001 Census were provided in table UV62.

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
QS416EW
Source
Census 2011
Units
Keywords
Cars or Vans, Household
Coverage
England and Wales
Area types
Output area and above
Latest data
2011
Last updated
2013-01-30 09:30
Variables
Rural Urban, Cars
Contact
Census
Email
census.customerservices@ons.gov.uk
Phone
01329 444 972
Website
http://www.ons.gov.uk/census
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