Census 2021

Every year

Every 5 years

Every 10 years

Every 20 years

England

England and Wales

England, Wales and Scotland

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Sunday 21st March 2021

Monday 22nd March 2021

Tuesday 23rd March 2021

Wednesday 24th March 2021

Everyone with a British Passport

Everyone who has lived here for 10 years

Everyone who works in England and Wales

Everyone

Each person in your house can fill in the census

One person in the house can fill in the census for everyone

A paid support worker or carer for people who live in the house can fill in the census

You can only fill in the census if you own the home you live in

When you receive an email.

When you receive a telephone call.

When you receive a letter.

When someone from the council visits your home.

You should include all people living in your home.

You should include all people who usually live with you, even if they are not there on 21st March

If someone is staying overnight, you can add them as a visitor.

You should only include all adults who live in your home.

The law says you must fill in the form.

You can choose to fill in the form.

You can ask your friend to fill in your form.

You cannot have any help filling in your form.

You can call 0800 141 2021 if you do not want to fill in the form.

You may have to pay a fine if you do not fill in the form.

You may have to go to prison if you do not fill in the form.

You will not be able to vote if you do not fill in the form.

Your postcode

Your date of birth

Your password

Your access code