Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics Data Zones Background Information
This report sets out background information on the development and use of data zones and also aims to answer the questions which arose during the final phase of consultation with local authorities.
Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics Data Zones Background Information
2 Boundary Guidance
Title |
Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics Data zones |
Alternative Title |
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Abstract |
Data zones is the core geography for dissemination of results in Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics (SNS). Data zones are based on 2001 Census nesting within Council areas, built up from complete 2001 output areas and have population between 500 and 1000. Data zones are a stable geography and can be used to analyse changes over time. |
Metadata Author |
Jane Sanderson |
Subject |
Administrative |
Keywords |
Society |
Data Rights |
Unrestricted |
Metadata Rights |
SEGIS |
Supplier Name |
Scottish Executive |
Supplier Contact Name |
Geographical Information Service Data Manager |
Supplier Address Line 1 |
1 - J88 |
Supplier Address Line 2 |
Victoria Quay |
Supplier Address Line 3 |
Edinburgh |
Supplier Country |
Scotland |
Supplier Postcode |
EH6 6QQ |
Supplier Telephone |
0131 244 1441 |
Supplier Fax |
0131 244 1443 |
Supplier Email |
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Supplier Web Address |
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Date Created |
FEB 2004 |
Date Modified |
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Date Next Version Due |
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Update Frequency |
Irregular |
Format |
Shape File |
Size (Mb) |
15 |
Language |
English (UK) |
Location |
SEGIS |
Source |
GROS 2001 Census Output Area |
Project |
Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics |
Status |
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Type |
GIS vector polygons |
Status At Start Date |
Not Applicable |
Start Date of Capture |
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Status At End Date |
Not Applicable |
End Date of Capture |
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Coordinate System |
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West Coordinate |
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East Coordinate |
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North Coordinate |
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South Coordinate |
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Geographical Extent |
Scotland |
Special Reference System |
British National Grid |
Spatial Detail |
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Lineage |
Primary School catchments approximated to output area boundaries which are then amalgamated to data zones based on population, compactness and social homogeneity |
Positional Accuracy |
In line with GROS Census 2001 Output Areas |
Attribute Accuracy |
Good |
Completeness |
Complete |
Creator Name |
Scottish Executive |
Creator Contact Name |
Geographical Information Service Data Manager |
Creator Address Line 1 |
Area 1-J88 |
Creator Address Line 2 |
Victoria Quay |
Creator Address Line 3 |
Edinburgh |
Country |
Scotland |
Creator Postcode |
EH6 6QQ |
Creator Telephone |
0131 244 1441 |
Creator Fax |
0131 244 1443 |
Creator Email |
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Creator Web Address |
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