Output Area
Output Areas (OA) are built from clusters of adjacent unit POSTCODES in the United Kingdom and are the base unit for Census data releases.
Description
An Output Area is a GEOGRAPHIC AREA.
Output Areas (OA) are built from clusters of adjacent unit POSTCODES in the United Kingdom and are the base unit for Census data releases. Due to their smaller size, Output Areas allow for a finer resolution of data analysis.
For further information on Output Areas, see the Office for National Statistics website at: Glossary.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | Output Areas |
| Short name | OA |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Business Definition | Lower Layer Super Output Area | references in description Output Area |
| NHS Business Definition | Output Area | references in description Output Area |
