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The census should be completed by every household by Sunday, March 21 or "as soon as possible" after this date. If you’ve responded before the deadline but things have changed at home, you can contact the census for free to let them know. The census should take about 10 minutes for the household questions and 10 minutes per person. The last census took place in 2011, and the next one will be in 2031. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) runs the census in England and Wales, and if you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, different rules will apply.