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Rural-Urban Classification User Guide (2021)

Publisher
Office for National Statistics
Updated
11 August 2025
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Summary

The user guide is a high level summary of the 2021 Rural Urban Classification methodology, including a visual representation of the method, high level summary statistics and a brief explanation of the changes from the 2011 RUC. This is intended as a short introduction to the 2021 RUC, but for more detailed information users should consult the 2021 Rural Urban Classification of Statistical Geographies, England and Wales: Methodology document.

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https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=c8e8e6db38e04cb8937569d74bce277a

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