Census 2021 is happening now
Ready to start your census online?
You will need your 16-character access code
Start censusDon’t have a code?
Find out where to find your access code, or request a new access code to start a new census.
You must complete the census by law or you could be fined up to £1,000
Some questions are labelled as voluntary. It is not an offence if you do not answer these.
Help with the census
If you don’t have an access code
You can request a new access code to start a new census if you have lost or not received an access code
Need to answer separately from your household?
If you need to answer separately from the people you live with, you can request an individual access code to start a separate census.
Someone in your household must still complete a census using a household access code
If you want to fill out a paper census
You can request a paper census questionnaire to be sent in the post.
Continuation questionnaire
If you already have a household paper questionnaire and there are more than 5 people in your household, you will need to request a continuation questionnaire.
Support and guidance
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