This dataset provides 2011 estimates that classify household spaces in United Kingdom as those with none, and those with at least one usual resident. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.

This information is used to help central and local government assess changes in overcrowding. It provides data to help identify households in unsuitable accommodation, to tackle deprivation, develop appropriate housing policies, plan future housing provision and allocate resources.

In Northern Ireland this table is numbered QS410NI.

The equivalent country specific table for Scotland (QS417SC) shows a further breakdown of 'ousehold spaces with no usual residents' into (a) second residence / holiday accommodation and (b) vacant household spaces. This is not shown in the UK version of this table.

This dataset provides 2011 estimates that classify dwellings in United Kingdom as either shared or unshared. The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.

Census estimates on dwellings are used as a baseline for the annual dwelling stock estimates produced by the Department for Communities and Local Government, and to revise published estimates of dwelling stock for past inter-censal years. These statistics are used as evidence in policy making by both central and local government, and in the development and production of other government statistics. 

In Northern Ireland this table is numbered QS411NI.

This dataset provides 2011 estimates that classify usual residents in communal establishments in United Kingdom by their position within the establishment.  The classification matches the options on the questionnaire and helps differentiate between staff and residents.  The estimates are as at census day, 27 March 2011.

Census estimates provide the most comprehensive and accurate source of data on the population resident in communal establishments. Information about the characteristics of people living in a range of institutions, particularly those in medial and care establishments, are important for a range of social policy issues and for local service planning and resource allocation. This includes accounting for the needs of an ageing population and the social policies associated with long-term care of the sick and elderly.

In Northern Ireland this table is numbered QS412NI.

Usual residents in communal establishments includes people sleeping rough.