The commuting flow data from Census 2011 is published through the NOMIS website. This gives a facility to download a subset of data and also visualise the flows as illustrated below for Glasgow bus commuters.
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
Travel by bus in and out of Glasgow City - Census 2011
Visualisations of commuting flows for the UK
ONS have published a number of ways of displaying flow data from Census. The following interactive tool gives the flows into and out of a local authority area, summarises the resident population of workers and workplace population.

Monday, 28 July 2014
Travel to work flows - initial findings for Glasgow Commonwealth Games City
The Office for National Statistics published census tables (published on
25th July 2014) on travel to work flows as part of a release or UK
Origin Destination statistics (See footnote for more details)
These tables allow more detailed analysis of the way people travel to work, in particular subdividing workers depending on where they are resident. The following analysis was carried out for Glasgow City, where workers were subdivided into those living in Glasgow and others living outwith Glasgow in other parts of Scotland.
As expected there is a much percentage of workers travel into Glasgow by car from surrounding areas, than travel from within Glasgow (59% compared with 40%) . Similarly marked differences with those travelling by train 24% compared with 9%. Bus travel is reported by 14% of workers travelling into Glasgow from outwith, compared with 24% of workers travelling from within the city.
Compared with 2001 , the main changes in the methods of transport used are
i) For those travelling from within Glasgow
3 percent point increase in travel by train
2 percent point decrease in travel by bus
2 percent point decrease in travel by car (driving)
2 percent point decrease in passenger in a car
1 percent point increase in travel by bike
3 percent point increase in travel by foot
ii) For those travelling from outwith Glasgow
6 percent point increase in travel by train
3 percent point decrease in travel by bus
2 percent point decrease in passenger in a car
Footnote: Origin Destination
Origin destination statistics are census tables which deal with movement/ flow of people; either as migration (from their address one year ago before the census) or travel to work or study (to their workplace address). These flows can be cross-tabulated by other variables of interest (for example, method of travel).
The first batch of this data is now available from NOMIS (published 25th July 2014), and cover the following for Scotland, down to local authority level:
The tables are published here Reference tables
Future releases will cover smaller areas below local authority. Information on proposed timetables and release details can be found here plans for further releases
These tables allow more detailed analysis of the way people travel to work, in particular subdividing workers depending on where they are resident. The following analysis was carried out for Glasgow City, where workers were subdivided into those living in Glasgow and others living outwith Glasgow in other parts of Scotland.
As expected there is a much percentage of workers travel into Glasgow by car from surrounding areas, than travel from within Glasgow (59% compared with 40%) . Similarly marked differences with those travelling by train 24% compared with 9%. Bus travel is reported by 14% of workers travelling into Glasgow from outwith, compared with 24% of workers travelling from within the city.
Compared with 2001 , the main changes in the methods of transport used are
i) For those travelling from within Glasgow
3 percent point increase in travel by train
2 percent point decrease in travel by bus
2 percent point decrease in travel by car (driving)
2 percent point decrease in passenger in a car
1 percent point increase in travel by bike
3 percent point increase in travel by foot
ii) For those travelling from outwith Glasgow
6 percent point increase in travel by train
3 percent point decrease in travel by bus
2 percent point decrease in passenger in a car
Footnote: Origin Destination
Origin destination statistics are census tables which deal with movement/ flow of people; either as migration (from their address one year ago before the census) or travel to work or study (to their workplace address). These flows can be cross-tabulated by other variables of interest (for example, method of travel).
The first batch of this data is now available from NOMIS (published 25th July 2014), and cover the following for Scotland, down to local authority level:
WU01UK: Location of usual residence and place of work by sex |
WU02UK: Location of usual residence and place of work by age |
WU03UK: Location of usual residence and place of work by method of travel to work |
The tables are published here Reference tables
Future releases will cover smaller areas below local authority. Information on proposed timetables and release details can be found here plans for further releases
Sunday, 27 July 2014
Travel to work flows - initial findings for Edinburgh City
The Office for National Statistics published census tables (published on 25th July 2014) on travel to work flows as part of a release or UK Origin Destination statistics (See footnote for more details)
These tables allow more detailed analysis of the way people travel to work, in particular subdividing workers depending on where they are resident. The following analysis was carried out for Edinburgh City, where workers were subdivided into those living in Edinburgh and others living outwith Edinburgh in other parts of Scotland.
As expected there is a much percentage of workers travel into Edinburgh by car from surrounding areas, than travel from within Edinburgh . (66% compared with 36%) . Similarly marked differences with those travelling by train 17% compared with 1%.
Compared with 2001 , the main changes in the methods of transport used are
i) For those travelling from within Edinburgh
4 percent point increase in travel by bus
6 percent point decrease in travel by car (driving)
2 percent point decrease in passenger in a car
2 percent point increase in both travel by foot and travel by bike
ii) For those travelling from outwith Edinburgh
5 percent point increase in travel by train
2 percent point decrease in travel by bus
1 percent point decrease in travel by car (driving)
3 percent point decrease in passenger in a car
Footnote: Origin Destination
Origin destination statistics are census tables which deal with movement/ flow of people; either as migration (from their address one year ago before the census) or travel to work or study (to their workplace address). These flows can be cross-tabulated by other variables of interest (for example, method of travel).
The first batch of this data is now available from NOMIS (published 25th July 2014), and cover the following for Scotland, down to local authority level:
The tables are published here Reference tables
Future releases will cover smaller areas below local authority. Information on proposed timetables and release details can be found here plans for further releases
These tables allow more detailed analysis of the way people travel to work, in particular subdividing workers depending on where they are resident. The following analysis was carried out for Edinburgh City, where workers were subdivided into those living in Edinburgh and others living outwith Edinburgh in other parts of Scotland.
As expected there is a much percentage of workers travel into Edinburgh by car from surrounding areas, than travel from within Edinburgh . (66% compared with 36%) . Similarly marked differences with those travelling by train 17% compared with 1%.
Compared with 2001 , the main changes in the methods of transport used are
i) For those travelling from within Edinburgh
4 percent point increase in travel by bus
6 percent point decrease in travel by car (driving)
2 percent point decrease in passenger in a car
2 percent point increase in both travel by foot and travel by bike
ii) For those travelling from outwith Edinburgh
5 percent point increase in travel by train
2 percent point decrease in travel by bus
1 percent point decrease in travel by car (driving)
3 percent point decrease in passenger in a car
Footnote: Origin Destination
Origin destination statistics are census tables which deal with movement/ flow of people; either as migration (from their address one year ago before the census) or travel to work or study (to their workplace address). These flows can be cross-tabulated by other variables of interest (for example, method of travel).
The first batch of this data is now available from NOMIS (published 25th July 2014), and cover the following for Scotland, down to local authority level:
WU01UK: Location of usual residence and place of work by sex |
WU02UK: Location of usual residence and place of work by age |
WU03UK: Location of usual residence and place of work by method of travel to work |
The tables are published here Reference tables
Future releases will cover smaller areas below local authority. Information on proposed timetables and release details can be found here plans for further releases
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Census 2011: Release 3G - Detailed characteristics on Labour Market and Education in Scotland
Release 3G - Detailed characteristics on Labour Market and Education in Scotland published today gives information on patterns of qualifications for different ethnic groups, and by age group. (Table DC5202SC)
Focusing on the percentage of the population (aged 16 and over) who have degree qualification or higher. Compared with the ethnic group White-Scottish , all other groups have higher rates of the population with degree. For example, 22% of the White-Scottish ethnic group have a degree or higher, compared with 43% of White :Other British and 40% of Caribean or Black ethnic groups.
The rates of degree is highest in the 25-34 age group, with a similar pattern of higher rates in all ethnic groups compared with White Scottish. This reflects the increased update of higher education but also the impact of young people moving to Scotland to study.
Interesting patterns with older age groups. For example, White:Irish and Asian ethnic groups have relatively high rates with degree qualifications in the young age groups, and relatively low rates of degree in the older age groups. Reflecting different patterns of migration over the 50 years.
Focusing on the percentage of the population (aged 16 and over) who have degree qualification or higher. Compared with the ethnic group White-Scottish , all other groups have higher rates of the population with degree. For example, 22% of the White-Scottish ethnic group have a degree or higher, compared with 43% of White :Other British and 40% of Caribean or Black ethnic groups.
The rates of degree is highest in the 25-34 age group, with a similar pattern of higher rates in all ethnic groups compared with White Scottish. This reflects the increased update of higher education but also the impact of young people moving to Scotland to study.
Interesting patterns with older age groups. For example, White:Irish and Asian ethnic groups have relatively high rates with degree qualifications in the young age groups, and relatively low rates of degree in the older age groups. Reflecting different patterns of migration over the 50 years.
Saturday, 17 May 2014
Census 2011 Household composition by age and sex
The publication of release 3D tables enable analysis to be done on different age groups and separately for males and females
Children in lone parent families
In 2011, 25% of children aged 0 to 15 years old, live in a lone parent family. This varies across areas in Scotland with the lowest percentage in Aberdeenshire at 13% and the highest in Glasgow at 38%
Adults living alone
In 2011, 16% of the population aged 16 and over live alone. This varies by age group and between males and females as shown below. Between the ages of 25 and 49, males are more likely to live alone than females at 19% and 11% respectively. Whereas with people 65 and over, just over 40% of females live alone compared with just under 25% of males.
Overall 35% of people aged 65 and over live alone. Comparing local authority areas indicates a wide variation in older people living alone. The local authorities with the smallest percentage of people living alone are East Dunbartonshire and Midlothian at 30% , with the highest percentages in Glasgow City (44%), Dundee City (40%) and West Dunbartonshire and Edinburgh City at 39%. Some of this will relate to the higher mortality rates resulting in widowhood , but also might relate to variation in partnership formation and older people living with other family members.
Living in a communal establishment
In 2011, overall 2% of the population of Scotland live in a communal
establishment. In age groups 18-19 this rises to 12% with students
living in halls of residence. In the older age groups the percentage
living in communals rises as people live in care homes. Females are more
likely to live in a communal than males; for example in 90-94 year
olds 15% males live in a communal in constrast to 26% of females. It is therefore important to remember to account for this population when looking at older populations.
DC1104SC - Residence type by sex by age
DC1109SC - Household composition by sex by age
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
Census 2011 Release 3D - 3E
Scottish Census Releases 3D will be published on 15 May and will consist of the following tables:
Release 3D Table
title
DC1101SC
|
Marital and civil partnership status by age - Household
Reference Persons (HRPs)
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DC1102SC
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Living arrangements by sex by age - Household Reference
Persons (HRPs)
|
DC1104SC
|
Residence type by sex by age
|
DC1106SC
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Schoolchildren and full-time students living away from
home during term time by sex by age
|
DC1107SC
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Marital and civil partnership status by sex by age
|
DC1108SC
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Living arrangements by sex by age
|
DC1109SC
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Household composition by sex by age
|
DC1113SC
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Age of youngest dependent child by household type
|
DC1119SC
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Age of youngest dependent child by household composition
|
DC1201SC
|
Household composition by ethnic group of Household
Reference Person (HRP)
|
DC2408SC
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Length of residence in the UK by household size
|
DC2409SC
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Length of residence in the UK by household type
|
LC1101SC
|
Marital and civil partnership status by sex by age -
Household Reference Persons (HRPs)
|
LC1107SC
|
Marital and civil partnership status by age
|
LC1108SC
|
Living arrangements by age
|
LC1109SC
|
Household composition by age
|
LC1113SC
|
Age of youngest dependent child by household type
|
LC1201SC
|
Household composition by ethnic group of Household
Reference Person (HRP)
|
LC2213SC
|
Country of birth by English language skills
|
LC2408SC
|
Length of residence in the UK by household size
|
LC2409SC
|
Length of residence in the UK by household type
|
Release 3E will be published on 4 June 2014 and will consist of the following tables:
Release 3E
|
Table Title
|
||
LC1102SC
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Living arrangements by age - Household Reference
Persons (HRPs)
|
||
LC1104SC
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Residence type by age
|
||
LC1110SC
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Family composition by age of Family Reference Person
(FRP)
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||
LC1112SC
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Dependent children by household type by age
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||
LC1114SC
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Dependent children by family type
|
||
LC1118SC
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Age of youngest dependent child by family type
|
||
DC1110SC
|
Family composition by age of Family Reference Person
(FRP)
|
||
DC1112SC
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Dependent children by household type by sex by age
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||
DC1114SC
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Dependent children by family type
|
||
DC1116SCca
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Marital and civil partnership status by sex by age -
People in communal establishments*
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||
DC1118SC
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Age of youngest dependent child by family type
|
||
DC1120SC
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Households with full-time students away from home
and age of student by number of students
|
||
DC4211SCca
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Communal establishment management and type by ethnic
group by sex*
|
||
DC4414SCca
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Communal establishment management type by type of
resident by sex by age*
|
||
Release 3F will be published on 25 June 2014 and will consist of tables from the Health topic.
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