UK RPI basket weight: housing & household spending
UK RPI basket weight: housing & household spending stood at 452 parts per 1000 in 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index weights table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1974 to 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index weights table
| Indicator | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPI basket, all items | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| RPI: housing and household expenditure | 452 | 455 | 451 | 467 | 488 | 440 | 428 | 423 | 420 | 433 | |
| RPI: personal expenditure | 64 | 62 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 79 | 82 | 85 | 79 |
Understanding UK RPI basket weight: housing & household spending
Mortgage interest payments, council tax, domestic rent, water charges, fuel, and home maintenance expenditures constitute this major legacy expenditure share across the United Kingdom. By incorporating mortgage interest payments and council tax directly into the core measure, this retail price component diverges fundamentally from standard consumer price indices. Repairs, DIY materials, and insurance are also included.
Interest rate adjustments by central authorities directly impact this series through mortgage payment calculations, creating distinct volatility compared to price measures excluding borrowing costs. Annual re-weighting captures shifting household debt structures and housing market conditions. Analysts must exercise caution when comparing this housing measure with international standards due to its inclusion of mortgage interest.
Frequently asked questions
- Do mortgage interest payments affect this specific housing measure?
- Yes, mortgage interest payments are a core component of this legacy retail price category.
- Is council tax included in this expenditure group?
- Council tax payments are fully incorporated alongside utility bills and rental costs.
- How do interest rate changes impact this series?
- Changes in borrowing rates directly alter mortgage interest costs within this housing component.