Annual estimates and projections of the population of the borough and its wards are produced by the Office for National Statistics and the Greater London Authority.
The Census and population projections based on it provide important statistics about the population so that public services like schools, community centres, health facilities and emergency services can be planned around people's needs.
Census 2021
Data from Census 2021, which took place on Sunday 21 March 2021, shows that 327,506 people were resident in the borough on census day.
A summary summary of the 2021 Census data for Wandsworth released up to date, with regional and national comparisons, comparisons with 2011 Census data and analysis of main trends has been produced.
For further information visit the DataWand website and the Office for National Statistics.
Census data visualisations and analysis tools for London are available on the Greater London Authority Datastore.
Census 2011
Data from Census 2011, which took place on Sunday 27 March 2011, shows that 307,000 people were resident in the borough on census day.
A Key Statistics Summary of the 2011 Census data for Wandsworth, with regional and national comparisons and comparisons with 2001 Census data has been produced. Ward level fact sheets and analysis and Borough level detailed characteristics analysis are also available.
Visit the Office for National Statistics for further information including national datasets for 2011.
Previous Census data
View previous census data for the borough:
2001 Census Data
Information regarding the 2001 Census can be downloaded from the Office for National Statistics website.
1801-1991 Census Data
A complete set of printed reports is available for public access by arrangement in the Office for National Statistics Library in Newport and Census Customer Services can provide advice on obtaining figures from historic reports. The British Library, university libraries and local reference libraries also hold historic reports. Limited data from 1981 and 1991 is available online via Nomis®.
Family History
View census records for England and Wales from 1841 to 1911
All Censuses after 1911 are covered by the 1920 Census Act, so the 1921 Census and all Censuses thereafter will remain closed for 100 years.
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