Statistics about Barnet

There are many websites that provide access to government data about local authority areas and sometimes sub-areas within a local authority (e.g. wards and super output areas). Some of this data is collected by local public agencies (e.g. the council, the police, Jobcentre Plus etc) while other data is collected through government surveys.

• Data for Neighbourhood Renewal
• Office for National Statistics - Neighbourhood Statistics
• Office for National Statistics - 2001 Census
• Office for National Statistics - 2011 Census
• London Datastore
• London Data Store - Ward Profiles and Atlas

Labour market

Labour market statistics are provided on the NOMIS website. This brings together data about the number of employed and unemployed residents, occupations, qualifications, earnings, working age benefits and VAT companies for two geographical areas:

The Department of Works and Pensions Benefits statistics A - Z has borough level data on numbers of people claiming different benefits. Their DWP tabulation tool gives access to numbers receiving different benefits in wards and super output areas (SOAs).

Education

The Department for Education provides local statistics on Education and Skills in your area.

Crime

The London Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) provides detailed monthly and annual figures on reported crimes at borough,ward and neighbourhood (SOA) level:

• MPS borough crime figures
• MPS crime figures for wards
• MPS maps and crime figures for neighbourhoods

Health

Detailed health data for London boroughs and wards can be found at the London Health Observatory

Of particular use are its pages on:

• Primary Care Trust Indicators
• Hospital episode statistics
• Public health performance reports