Fully updating the 2001 volume People and Places: A 2001 Census Atlas of the UK, this authoritative book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the current social geography of the United Kingdom, how it has changed, and where it is going. Key features include an illuminating graphic summary of over 100,000 fundamental demographic statistics; new cartographic projections and techniques used throughout; an appendix incorporating rankings for twenty-five selected topics by local authority; and comparison with the 2001 census to identify national and local trends, with analysis of their implications for future policy. Complete with additional digital content that uses maps, charts, and tables to highlight important issues and topics, this new edition of People and Places is an accessible guide to social change over the past ten years as the United Kingdom has moved from boom to recession.