scottish neighbourhood statistics aberdeen, friday 26 th feb 2010 understanding deprivation and...
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Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics
Aberdeen, Friday 26th Feb 2010Understanding Deprivation and Making the Most of Local and
National Datasets
Jeremy ChanOffice of the Chief Statistician
After this presentation, youwill be familiar with…
• The story of SNS
• What is available on SNS
• The features of the Standard Reporter
• The Advanced Reporter
WHAT IS THE PROJECT ?• Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics is the
Scottish Government's (SG) on-going programme to improve the availability, consistency and accessibility of small area statistics in Scotland.
• This information is being used to inform the SG’s approach to improving the quality of life for people living in Scotland and especially in the most disadvantaged areas.
• Now considered as the SG’s statistical flagship.
• Around 2,800 indicators
• Over 1 million views since February 2007 launch
• Continuing to promote usage
• System constantly developing
SOME BACKGROUND
INDICATOR TOPICShttp://www.sns.gov.uk/Guide/IndicatorGuide.asp
• Access to Services
• Community Care
• Crime and Justice
• Economic Activity, Benefits and Tax Credits
• Education, Skills and Training
• Geographic Classifications
• Health
• Housing
• Index of Deprivation
• Population
• Transport
SNS GEOGRAPHIEShttp://www.sns.gov.uk/Guide/GeographyGuide.asp
(1) Scotland (14) Health Boards (28) Community Regeneration CPP (32) Local Authorities (40) Community Health Partnerships (73) Scottish Parliamentary Constituencies (180) Community Regeneration Local (353) Multi-member wards(1,235) Intermediate Geography(6,505) Datazones
DATAZONES andINTERMEDIATE ZONES
Datazones
• 6,505 datazones in Scotland
• Average size 750 population
• Building blocks
• Match Census Output Area (COA), Intermediate Zone, Local Authority and best fit other geographies
DATAZONES andINTERMEDIATE ZONES
Intermediate Zones
• Aggregations of datazones
• Promote use of IZ where DZ not suitable
• 1,235 intermediate zones in Scotland
• Average size 4,000 population
Standard Reporter
• Quick and easy to use
• Generate pre-determined reports
• Make simple comparisons
Advanced Reporter
• Specific interests not covered by the Standard Reporter
• Live demo!
Disclaimer:if anything goes wrong, it’s not my fault.
CONTACTSAlways happy to help
Euan Smith – SNS Project Manager0131 244 [email protected]
Jeremy Chan0131 244 [email protected]
Website: www.sns.gov.uk