Census 2021 dwelling stock per hectare

This data calculates the number of dwellings per hectare in each LSOA in the West of England and North Somerset, using the below data –

(1) Dwellings data

The selected dataset provides Census 2021 estimates on the number of dwellings in England and Wales. The estimates are as at Census Day, 21 March 2021.

Dwelling definition

“A dwelling is a unit of accommodation that may be empty or being lived in, for example houses or flats. They are usually made up of one household, but those with more than one household are shared and called a “shared dwelling”.

If a dwelling has no usual residents living in them, for example they are empty after being sold, these are called “unoccupied dwellings” but may be used by short-term residents or visitors on Census Day, 21 March 2021, for example holiday homes.” (ONS)

(2) Hectares data

Taken from: Standard Area Measurements for 2021 Statistical Geographies (March 2021) in EW (V2)

Column used: Land count (Area in Hectares)