This dataset provides 2011 Census estimates of dependent children in England and Wales that have a second address which is another parent or guardian's address. The data shows which local authority or higher area in England and Wales the dependent children are usually resident and the district of the address in which the the parent or guardian is usually resident. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.

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 http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/census/2011/census-data/2011-census-prospectus/new-developments-for-2011-census-results/statistical-disclosure-control/index.html[Statistical Disclosure Control] page on the ONS web site.