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Area of Science:

Demography
Statistical Geography
Population Studies

Background:

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) initiated a project to assess the feasibility of creating small area population estimates.
Previous investigations identified potential data sources and methodologies for this task.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the feasibility of producing postcensal small area population estimates.
To establish a nationally consistent methodology for population estimation in England and Wales.

Main Methods:

Development and application of methodologies for small area population estimation.
Utilizing data sources suitable for ward and Super Output Area (SOA) levels.
Incorporating feedback from user consultations on initial ward-level estimates.

Main Results:

Experimental population estimates for wards and SOAs have been released.
Summary statistics for population estimates from mid-2001 to mid-2003 are available.
User consultation provided valuable feedback on the initial ward-level estimates.

Conclusions:

The project demonstrates the feasibility of producing experimental small area population estimates.
Future developments are planned to refine and enhance the small area population estimation process.