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Postcodes and the 1991 census of population: issues, problems and prospects
Transactions (Institute of British Geographers : 1965)
|January 1, 1992
Summary
A new directory enables linking UK postcode data to detailed 1991 Census geography. This facilitates enhanced spatial analysis and postcode applications using census data.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Social Statistics
Background:
- The UK postcode system saw increased use for location referencing between 1981 and 1991.
- Direct linkage between postcoded data and detailed census geography was previously unavailable.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the characteristics of the UK postcode system.
- To describe a new Enumeration District (ED)/postcode directory.
- To examine methods for linking 1991 Census data with postcodes.
Main Methods:
- Review of postcode system features.
- Description of the new ED/postcode directory.
- Examination of data linkage methodologies.
Main Results:
- The new ED/postcode directory provides a means to link postcoded data to the most detailed census geography.
- This linkage enables new opportunities for postcode applications with 1991 Census data.
Conclusions:
- The development of the ED/postcode directory is crucial for advanced spatial analysis using UK census and postcode data.
- Post-1991, enhanced data integration will improve locational referencing and analysis.