Statistical Atlas
The Vision of Britain system contains historical statistics from two centuries, plus the boundaries of the main statistical reporting unit. This national overview gives you direct access to a vast statistical atlas of Britain, organised by theme.
Population
Densities and rates of growth. Age structure: concentrations of young people, and of the old.
Industry
How people made their living: identifying farming communities, pit villages, mill towns and so on.
Social structure
Social class and socio-economic groups. Concentrations of professionals, and of unskilled labourers.
Language & learning
How many people were at school. The distribution of graduates, and of the unqualified.
Agriculture & Land Use
How we use the land; crops and farm animals
Births & deaths
Numbers of babies born. Deaths, especially infant deaths. Causes of death by age and gender.
Employment & poverty
Unemployment rates and poor relief. What proportions of men and of women did paid work?
Housing
Numbers of houses. Overcrowding: persons per room. Amenities: central heating, baths and WCs.
Roots & religion
Numbers going to church, and the kinds of churches they went to. The different religions of modern Britain.