Staffordshire Observatory Geography

Staffordshire Observatory interactive boundary map

Staffordshire Observatory provides an interactive boundary map that helps you explore the different geographical areas used across Staffordshire. Geography is an important part of how we collect and understand information about our communities. These boundaries form the basis of many of our reports, so understanding them helps you make sense of the data we publish. 

The map lets you select different types of boundaries, zoom in to explore local areas in more detail and see how different boundaries fit together across Staffordshire. 

What you can view on the map

The following types of geographies are available in the interactive map:

  • Administrative boundaries
    • Staffordshire County
    • Districts
    • Wards
    • Parishes
    • County Electoral Divisions (County Councillor areas)
  • Statistical geographies
    • Lower Super Output Areas (LSOA)
    • Middle Super Output Areas (MSOA)

Access the interactive map

You can explore all of these boundaries by visiting: Interactive boundary map.