These research bulletins provide statistical and other evidence to support our work, and provide updates to our Population Needs Assessment.
Statistics about neurodevelopmental conditions in children and young people in North Wales PDF
Latest data about neurodevelopmental conditions in children and young people in North Wales including statistics about prevalence rates, children with additional learning needs, and indicators from benefits data. Figures are available in the main body of the report at North Wales and unitary authority level, and in the appendix at primary care cluster level. Updated December 2025.
Statistics about children with disabilities in North Wales PDF
Latest data about children and young people in North Wales with disabilities including statistics about prevalence rates, children receiving care and support, indicators from benefits data, and an estimate of children with complex needs. Figures are available in the main body of the report at North Wales and unitary authority level, and in the appendix at primary care cluster level. Published November 2025.
Statistics about the key indicators of mental health in children and young people in North Wales PDF
There are some social, economic and environmental factors which are considered key influences – or determinants – of mental health. Looking at data about some of these factors can give us a better understanding of what may impact on young people’s mental health in North Wales, how we may need to plan our support services, and what we may need to address in the wider environment to help with these issues. Updated April 2025.
Key drivers of demand for Childrens Service’s PDF
The overall decrease in the number of children in the population does not mean that the requirement for support for children and families from social care providers will also decrease. Some of the fields in which we provide support have seen increases in the number of children dealing with specific issues or conditions in recent years or have seen numbers remaining static. Published August 2024.
Estimates of the prevalence of dementia in North Wales PDF
Latest data about the prevalence of dementia in North Wales including details about age, gender and estimated levels of severity. Figures are available in the main body of the report at North Wales and unitary authority level, and in the appendix at primary care cluster level. Updated December 2025.
Focus on dementia in North Wales PDF
Written to support the regional dementia strategy this bulletin contains information about what people tell us is important to them, what we know about dementia in North Wales, diversity and inclusion in experiences of dementia, risk factors and other things to look for, and how dementia care is funded. Published June 2025.
Demand for care home places in North Wales PDF
There is no simple relationship between growth in the population of people aged 65 and over and the number of older residents who live in communal establishments. There are many elements that will affect future demand that we cannot model. The longer term policy trends towards providing more at home-care and general improvements in population health mean demand for care home spaces has not necessarily kept pace with population growth. Published July 2024.
Statistics about sensory impairment in North Wales PDF
Latest data about sight loss and hearing loss in North Wales, including projected change and data about dual sensory loss. Published May 2026.
Statistics about working age disabled adults in North Wales PDF
Latest data about working age disabled adults in North Wales including statistics about prevalence rates, adults receiving care and support, indicators from benefits data, and an estimate of people with complex needs. Figures are available in the main body of the report at North Wales and unitary authority level, and in the appendix at primary care cluster level. Published April 2026.
Statistics about children with disabilities in North Wales PDF
Latest data about children and young people in North Wales with disabilities including statistics about prevalence rates, children receiving care and support, indicators from benefits data, and an estimate of children with complex needs. Figures are available in the main body of the report at North Wales and unitary authority level, and in the appendix at primary care cluster level. Published November 2025.
Statistics about learning disability in North Wales – briefing paper PDF
Latest estimates of number of people with learning disabilities in North Wales, including projected change and data about GP registrations. Published June 2026.
Statistics about neurodevelopmental conditions in working age adults in North Wales PDF
Latest data about neurodevelopmental conditions in adults of working age in North Wales including statistics about prevalence rates, adults receiving care and support, and indicators from benefits data. Figures are available in the main body of the report at North Wales and unitary authority level, and in the appendix at primary care cluster level. Published March 2026.
Statistics about neurodevelopmental conditions in children and young people in North Wales PDF
Latest data about neurodevelopmental conditions in children and young people in North Wales including statistics about prevalence rates, children with additional learning needs, and indicators from benefits data. Figures are available in the main body of the report at North Wales and unitary authority level, and in the appendix at primary care cluster level. Updated December 2025.
Information about the prevalence of diseases, including mental health conditions, is available from disease registers maintained by general practices, and reported to Welsh Government by Digital Health and Care Wales. Published April 2026.
Statistics about the key indicators of mental health in children and young people in North Wales PDF
There are some social, economic and environmental factors which are considered key influences – or determinants – of mental health. Looking at data about some of these factors can give us a better understanding of what may impact on young people’s mental health in North Wales, how we may need to plan our support services, and what we may need to address in the wider environment to help with these issues. Updated April 2025.
Statistics about unpaid carers in North Wales PDF
This bulletin includes information about hours of care, age and gender of carers, value of unpaid care and the social and economic status of carers compared to those who do not provide care. This information helps shape our regional Carers’ Strategy and can be used to support funding bids. Figures are available in the main body of the report at North Wales and unitary authority level, and in the appendix at primary care cluster level. Published July 2025.
Population profile for North Wales PDF
As population data are used to inform decision making for funding, representation and resourcing, it is important that the data used to measure population is of good quality. Population data in this bulletin measures population by size, age and gender and provides a basis to calculate and compare rates, ratios and percentages between groups of people or geographical areas. Published February 2026.
Statistics about housing and homelessness in North Wales PDF
Housing is identified in the North Wales Population Needs Assessment and across the region’s Public Service Board needs assessments as being key to mental, physical, and emotional well-being. This bulletin pulls together information about housing demand, supply, cost, and quality to help us understand some of the key issues facing our residents, our workforce and our priority population groups. Updated January 2026.
Equality and diversity statistics
As well as providing data about the protected characteristics described in the Equality Act 2010, the files on this page include statistics about the Welsh language, unpaid carers and UK armed forces veterans. Published April 2023.
Key results from the 2021 Census
Topic summaries from the 2021 Census for North Wales and its unitary authority areas. Topics include ethnic group, religion, main language, UK armed forces veterans, and sexual orientation and gender identity. Published January 2023.
Related pages
Statistical profiles for North Wales
North Wales Population Needs Assessment
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