Office for National Statistics

Office for National Statistics

Content
  • The Office for National Statistics (ONS) Web-site contains UK statistics on a wide range of economic and social topics and includes guides to the figures.

How to get started
  • There are links to the ONS on the University Library Web-site (http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk) in the Quick Reference section and in the Digital Library. In the Digital Library, select 'find database' and type in the word 'office'.
  • You can also go direct to http://www.statistics.gov.uk.

Help
  • When you have chosen a section of the site eg 'Economy', there are usually links to guides about the statistics or FAQ (Frequently asked questions) on the page.

How to search
  • News items and the latest releases appear on the first page, together with the search options.

  • You can 'Select Theme' on the left hand side, by opening up the drop down menu and choosing your topic eg 'Transport, travel and tourism' and click on 'Go'.
  • Alternatively, you can choose from the options along the top of the screen: UK Snapshot, Neighbourhood, Economy and Census.
  • UK Snapshot - key statistics under the headings of: economy, environment, health, labour market, population, society, travel & tourism.
  • Neighbourhood - detailed statistics within specific geographic areas, often from the 2001 Census.
  • Economy - latest economic indicators with links to more detail and explanatory guides.
  • Census - results of the 2001 Census and plans for the next one in 2011, plus historical statistics from 19th century censuses.
  • A third option is to type your search terms into the search box (top right) and press enter. An advanced search is also available.


Save and print results
  • To print, choose the 'printer-friendly' or 'print this table' option if it appears.
  • To save, click on 'download this table' if it appears or in some cases, click on 'Download (pdf file)'.

How to quit
  • To exit and return to the Digital Library, close down the page by clicking on the 'x' at the top right. If you are not returning to the Digital Library, simply click on the home icon on your Web browser.