The reference manuals for each module can be downloaded by clicking on the links below, they specify the full functionality of each individual module, and the rules and mathematics which are used.
POPGROUP Manual (pdf 1.03 MB) - Population estimates and forecasts
Derived Forecasts Manual (pdf 13Mb - large) - Household, labour force, disability and all forecasts derived from population age structure
A separate Popgroup User Guide (pdf 949KB) can also be downloaded, whilst user guides for Housegroup and Labgroup are included in the respective reference manuals
User Guides for Data Modules:
CLG England local authorities 2008-based household projections
GRO Scotland local authorities 2008-based household projections
WAG Wales local authorities 2008-based household projections
University of Manchester Disability and Illness UK local authorities 2001-based projections
WAG Wales local authorities 2008-based population projections
ONS England local authorities 2008-based population projections
Excel files to help smooth data
From 5-year age groups, with top age group 75+, 85+ or 90+, to single years of age: notes, smoother75, smoother85, smoother95, example
Earlier software versions:
HOUSEGROUP Manual (524 KB) -
Household estimates and forecasts
LABGROUP Manual (740 KB) - Labour force estimates and forecasts