Rural-Urban Classification (2021) Frequently Asked Questions V2

The FAQ answers several key methodological, definitional and technical questions about the 2021 RUC, and is intended to provide supplementary contextual information to support users.Note: Last updated August 2025.

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Source	https://open-geography-portalx-ons.hub.arcgis.com/documents/ons::rural-urban-classification-2021-frequently-asked-questions-v2
Last Updated	October 28, 2025, 10:02 (UTC)
Created	September 1, 2025, 21:00 (UTC)