Scottish Government

Contents:

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Introduction
Overview
Data Sources & Methodology
Major Changes Identified for 2009-2010
Classifying Other Geographies
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Annex 1: Outputs of the Classification
Annex 2: Additional Tables

Maps

Map 2.1: Scottish Government 6-fold Urban/Rural Classification, 2009-2010 ( alternative version with an OS background)
Map 2.2: Scottish Government 8-fold Urban/Rural Classification, 2009-2010 ( alternative version with an OS background)

Downloadable files:

Population Tables (xls format)
2009-10 Urban Rural classification shapefile (11.7MB)
2009-10 Urban Rural Classification Lookup files

2009-10 Urban Rural Classification Postcode Lookup Files (Updated to reflect the 2011B Postcode lookup)

Links:

Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics is the Scottish Government's on-going programme to improve the availability, consistency and accessibility of small area statistics in Scotland. Information from SNS is being used to inform the Scottish Government, Community Planning Partnerships, and other public sector agencies' approach to delivering services and improving the quality of life for people living in Scotland.
www.sns.gov.uk

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Further information on the General Register Office for Scotland is available on the website www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

Contact Information:

Office of the Chief Statistician
The Scottish Government
St Andrew's House
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Telephone: 0131 244 0442
e-mail: statistics.enquiries@scotland.gsi.gov.uk