UK Statistics

Statistics are important when looking at markets and industries. You can use them to spot declining or rising markets, demographic changes and social trends, research trends and get a wider picture for your product or industry.

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Office of National Statistics
Massive database of all UK statistics including product production figures, export markets, population, industry profiles, etc.

Census 2001
Statistical information from the Office of National Statistics was updated on 30th September 2002 in line with the results from census day 2001. The information highlights the changing demographics of the UK with, for the first time, people over 60 forming a larger part of the population than those under 16.

Nomis
Provided by National Statistics, Nomis gives you access to the most up-to-date and detailed labour market data produced from official sources. Full Nomis database is now free once you register. This includes earnings, vacancies, vat registrations, industry locations, size of employers, etc - the combinations are huge.

UK Neighbourhood Ward Statistics
Neighbourhood stats provides a mass of figures that you pick out at ward level anywhere in the UK. Excellent for when considering expansion outside Wales or for benchmarking purposes.

UK 2002 - The Official Yearbook of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The definitive overview of the UK in text, figures, tables, maps, charts and hardcopy only colour photographs. The printed version of this report may be purchased on line. The report is also available in an interactive electronic format which is available to download or browse from the National Statistics Website.

Small Business Statistics - UK
Useful stats from the Small Business Service.

First/News/Press Releases
First News is the latest ONS stats on any topic set in a monthly list for you to pick what you are interested in.

First/News/Press Release Title Search
First News is latest ONS figs but you can search by subject title on this site.

First Release Archive 1998 -
Archive of statistics from 1998 of all releases from ONS if you need to show trends and changes.