The following is a series of useful links which provides more information and tools about the geography used in research:
Office for National Statistics - Geography section
A new website which demonstrates the value of Geographical Information and contains case studies from public sector organisations.
2011 Census Open Atlas Project
Useful project which contains many maps displaying Census data for Staffordshire.
Association of Geographical Information
The AGI is a non-commercial organisation which promotes the value and benefit of geographical information and supports users in the UK.
Shows information such as schools, road traffic accident data, children's centres and dentists.
Shows information such as rights of way, built and natural conservation areas and listed buildings.
Shows information such as green belt and major development planning permissions such as mineral extraction and waste sites.