The population of North Herts, including Hitchin, grew more than 6,000 over the last decade - reveals the latest 2021 census figures.

Census 2021 first results include rounded population and household estimates for England and Wales, at local authority level (North Herts) and are cross-tabulated by sex and age.

The first instalment of 2021 Census figures, published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today (June 28), has revealed the population of North Herts - including Hitchin - grew by 6,086 people.

Census

The first census was in 1801 and the most recent was Sunday (March 21) 2021.

This census provides the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in North Herts.

There is no other survey that gives as much information about our society and future needs.

England and Wales population figures

The census also found that the population of England and Wales grew by more than 3.5 million (6.3%) since the last census in 2011 - rising from 56,075,912 to 59,597,300.

The East of England - which Hitchin is recorded as being in - had the highest population growth of 8.3% - now standing at 6.3 million.

Wales had the smallest population growth of all areas, rising by just 1.4% - approximately 44,000 people.

Other Data

The 2021 census has revealed that there are still more women across England and Wales compared to men - 51%.

Data also shows there were 1.4 million more households across the UK.

This is an increase of 6.1%. The total number of households across England and Wales now stands at 24.8 million.

What happens next?

When will the next set of data be released?

ONS aims to publish all other main Census 2021 data within two years of the census.

The next instalments of the census results will be released between Autumn to Winter this year.

This will include information on demography and migration - released between October and November.

Information on education and housing will also be released - between November and December.

Every ten years the Office for National Statistics (ONS) carries out a census to find out more about the people who live in England and Wales.

It aims to find more about the make-up of local neighbourhoods.

For more information and statistics from Census 2021, visit ONS