What is Census 2021? The Census is a once-in-a-decade survey. It gives the government a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. From authorities to charities, various types of organizations use the information provided by you to provide the services which you need. This involves, but is not limited to, transport, education and healthcare, which may be one of the most pressing matters at the moment. There is no other way of getting so much detail about the local community and the society we live in than Census. This makes the Census very unique. Why is it important?