This page provides links to national and international statistical data series. It focuses on those services that provide downloadable data sets, thus enabling further analysis via Excel or other data analysis tools. To view links to statistical data in HTML and/or PDF format, go to Business & Economic Information Web Sites, especially OFFSTATS: Official Statistics on the Web (listed under Subject Portals)
Census.ac.uk
Provides a one stop gateway to data and support services which allow users and researchers in UK Higher and Further Education to access the 1971, 1981, 1991 and 2001 UK censuses. It also provides access to other important census related resources.
ESDS is a national data service providing access and support for an extensive range of key economic and social data, both quantitative and qualitative, spanning many disciplines and themes.
ESDS Datasets: access and guides
ESDS Government datasets
ESDS International datasets
ESDS Longitudinal datasets
ESDS Qualidata datasets
Office for National Statistics
The Office for National Statistics produces independent information to improve our understanding of the UK's economy and society. Some series may also
be available, and in more detail, via ESDS
International.
UK National Digital Archive of
Datasets (NDAD)
Provides access to many computer datasets from Central Government
departments and agencies, deemed worth of preservation by National
Archives. Prior registration required.
Departments providing data, and typical datasets available, include:
Agricultural Department, e.g.,
Education Department, e.g.,
Forestry Commission, e.g.,
Health Department, e.g.,
HM Customs and Excise, e.g.,
Home Office, e.g.,
Metropolitan Police, e.g.,
Museum and Galleries Commission, e.g.,
Nature Conservation Department, e.g.,
Transport Department, e.g.,
Welsh Office, e.g.,