Keep Ahead with Information
Statistics paint a picture of who we are, where we live, what we do and how business is panning out. They help people, firms and government make choices which shape our lives.

By providing direct links to Somerset and South West statistics we hope you too can plan your business strategies and product developments.

WHY DO BUSINESS HERE?

We all use public services at various times - including schools, health services, roads, business services and libraries. These services need to be planned in such a way that they keep pace with fast-changing patterns of modern life.

Somerset County Council is a valued Patron of the Somerset Chamber of Commerce www.somerset.gov.uk/somerset/

The inward investment organisation Into Somerset has a raft of information and statistics about Somerset specifically set out for investment enquiries, cover skills, premises, demographics, earnings and travel to work times.

Research Tips

When you visit any of the official sites shown below be sure to use any 'search' functions. Once there try thinking like a thesaurus as some data can be classified under a different meaning.

It's also a good idea to look for any 'Links' pages as these often lead to other organisations that could help you with your research.

Official Sites

These links will take you to online statistical websites.

	Annual Business Inquiry (ABI)
	Census 2001 Statistics
	Official UK Statistics
	Public Health for South West
	Research & Development
	Statistics for Schools
	South West Observatory
	Somerset Business Stats'
	South West Intelligence Database
	Tourism Statistics
	UK Official Yearbook