, United Kingdom Census 2011 From Wikipedia , the free encyclopedia Jump to : navigation search The logo for 2011 Census for England and Wales The next census of the United Kingdom known as the 2011 census is due to take place on 27 March 2011. It is a decade after the previous census The Office for National Statistics ONS is responsible for the census in England and Wales the General Register Office for Scotland GROS is responsible for the census in Scotland and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency NISRA will conduct the census in Northern Ireland . With the approval of the appropriate authorities , the census will be held on the same day in England and Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland to ensure coherence and . consistency 1 The Office for National Statistics ONS is