Version: 1.0.2 | Published: 5 Oct 2026 | Updated: 0 days ago
ASHE-Census 2021
Dataset
Documentation
Description:
ASHE-Census 2021 is available for analysis by accredited researchers and is comprised of two main datasets:
ASHE is a UK wide survey that provides a wide range of information on hourly, weekly and annual earnings by age, gender, work pattern, industry and occupation including public and private sector pay comparisons. The sample used comprises approximately 1% of all employees in NI who were covered by Pay As You Earn (PAYE) schemes. The survey is carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in Great Britain and by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) Economic and Labour Market Statistics (ELMS) Branch in Northern Ireland.
The Census 2021 was conducted by NISRA's Census Office and provides a comprehensive count of all usual residents and households in Northern Ireland on 21 March 2021. The Census is a statutory exercise carried out under the Census Act (Northern Ireland) 1969, ensuring compulsory participation and enabling high-quality population statistics. It is used by central and local government, health authorities and many other organisations to plan and provide future services.
Coverage
Spatial
Spatial Coverage:
Northern Ireland
Geographical Levels:
LGD2014
Temporal
Start Date:
01 January 2014
End Date:
30 April 2021
Frequency:
STATIC
Distribution Release Date:
01 September 2026
Provenance
Source:
COHORT AND LONGITUDINAL STUDIES
Purpose:
Administrative data
Collection Situation:
Other
Access and Governance
Usage
Condition of Access:
Standard access conditions for the use of data in the NISRA secure room or the SRS
Condition of Use:
Restricted access to accredited researchers
Resource Creator:
NISRA
Access
Access Rights:
Access Service:
Standard access conditions for the use of data in the NISRA secure room or the SRS by accredited researchers
Jurisdictions:
GB-NIR
Data Controller:
NISRA
Access Request Cost:
N/A
Data Processor:
NISRA
Format and Standards
Languages:
en
Formats:
OTHER
Enrichment and Linkage
Linkage Opportunity:
Standalone dataset with no further linkages
Origin
Name:
NISRA Data Catalogue