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

What is on SNS?

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

Demonstration: Nesting Geographies

DATAZONES LOCAL AUTHORITYSCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARYCONSTITUENCY

Let’s use SNS!

www.sns.gov.uk

Standard Reporter

• Quick and easy to use

• Generate pre-determined reports

• Make simple comparisons

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Advanced Reporter

• Specific interests not covered by the Standard Reporter

• Live demo!

Disclaimer:if anything goes wrong, it’s not my fault.

Choose Your Area: Method 1

Choose Your Area: Method 2

This side for making choices This side for information

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CONTACTSAlways happy to help

Euan Smith – SNS Project Manager0131 244 4092euan.smith@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Jeremy Chan0131 244 0442jeremy.chan@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Website: www.sns.gov.uk