UK construction output index: public housing repair
UK construction output index: public housing repair stood at 104 in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Construction output and materials table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction output and materials table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All repair and maintenance | 105.3 | 105.3 | 105.3 | 104.9 | 104.5 | 104.4 | 104.3 | 104.7 | 105 | 105 | |
| Housing repair and maintenance, total | 103.9 | 104 | 104 | 103.6 | 103.3 | 103.2 | 103 | 102.9 | 102.9 | 102.9 | |
| Housing repair and maintenance, public | 104 | 104 | 104 | 103.6 | 103.3 | 103.2 | 103 | 102.9 | 102.9 | 102.9 |
Understanding UK construction output index: public housing repair
Tracking upkeep, maintenance, and modernisation work carried out on publicly owned residential buildings across the United Kingdom, this series measures local authority and housing association refurbishment programmes. It isolates social housing maintenance from private residential upkeep, capturing government-backed investment in housing quality and energy efficiency upgrades. The data is derived from statutory returns and surveys of contractors undertaking public housing maintenance.
Funding allocations and municipal budgetary cycles can cause output in this series to fluctuate independently of private housing repair trends. Early estimates frequently undergo revision as local authorities finalise their maintenance accounts. Year-on-year comparisons provide an effective way to evaluate sustained shifts in public housing maintenance expenditure over time.
Frequently asked questions
- What does public housing repair measure?
- It tracks maintenance, refurbishment, and modernisation work on council and social housing stock.
- How is this different from private housing repair?
- This series focuses solely on publicly owned or social housing managed by authorities and associations.
- Why are annual comparisons recommended?
- Annual comparisons help smooth out the lumpiness associated with scheduled local authority maintenance programmes.