This dataset is linked to the following visualization: Visualization - Census 21 - Housing tenure ward level
The census is undertaken by the Office for National Statistics every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. The most recent census took place in March of 2021.
The census asks every household questions about the people who live there and the type of home they live in. In doing so, it helps to build a detailed snapshot of society. Information from the census helps the government and local authorities to plan and fund local services, such as education, doctors' surgeries and roads.
Key census statistics for Leicester are published on the open data platform to make information accessible to local services, voluntary and community groups, and residents. There is also a dashboard published showcasing various datasets from the census allowing users to view data for Leicester wards and compare this with Leicester overall statistics.
Further information about the census and full datasets can be found on the ONS website - https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/aboutcensus/censusproducts
Tenure
This dataset provides Census 2021 estimates that classify households in England and Wales by tenure. The estimates are as at Census Day, 21 March 2021.
Definition: Whether a household owns or rents the accommodation that it occupies.
Owner-occupied accommodation can be:
- owned outright, which is where the household owns all of the accommodation
- with a mortgage or loan
- part-owned on a shared ownership scheme
Rented accommodation can be:
- private rented (for example, rented through a private landlord or letting agent
- social rented through a local council or housing association
This information is not available for household spaces with no usual residents.
This dataset includes data for Leicester city wards.
