Economic intelligence

Suffolk County Council collects and processes a multitude of varied data, which includes population data, housing stock information and index of multiple deprivation. For further information, please see the following Facts and Figures page.


Suffolk Observatory

Suffolk Observatory LogoSuffolk County Council in partnership with the district and borough councils and the SDA collect and process key information regarding the county and its economy by utilising a web based research tool. The information collected includes:

  • demographic;
  • deprivation;
  • economic;
  • labour market.

The Observatory can be used to extract data at ward, district and county levels. It can also provide area profiles and other useful data.


Other Sources of data

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) department provides the government’s statistical and registration services. ONS also provide neighbourhood statistics where data for local areas can be reviewed and compared.

The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) maintain a regional observatory that contains information on the socio-economic and environmental conditions of the East of England region.

The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce hold information on local companies that belong to its membership. They also print and distribute the Suffolk business directory.