England and Wales local authority maps

Population change, 2001 to 2011

This map highlights the population change since the 2001 Census. Most of the authorities with declining populations are in Lancashire and the North West whereas most of the rapidly growing populations are in London Authorities and those in the South East.

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Household change, 2001 to 2011

This map shows the change in number of households with at least one resident. Whereas there were a number of local authorities in the North West and North East where the population has declined, none of these have experienced a reduction in households. This may reflect a decline in the household size. As the 2011 estimates are rounded to the nearest 100, but the 2001 figures are exact, decreases smaller than 0.2% have not been shaded pink to imply a decline in numbers. Oadby and Wigston in Leicestershire and Kensington and Chelsea in London are the only authorities with a tangible decline.