These statistics provide detailed annual geographical estimates of the number of families and children claiming Child Benefit in respect of the 31 August of the year of analysis, from 2003 to the latest available statistics. Despite the delays to publication due to the data loss, there are no gaps in the series.
This publication includes details of the number of families, the number and ages of children within those families and their geographical location. Population counts at country and Government Office Region level are shown, as well as by Local Authority and Parliamentary Constituency (Westminster and Scottish). Further geographical analysis at Lower-layer Super Output Area and Data Zone are available in the Small Area Data area.
