UK HCI index: all households
UK HCI index: all households stood at 147.5 in Jun 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price inflation table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2005 to Jun 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price inflation table
| Indicator | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-items index by household group (2015 = 100) | |||||||||||
| All households | 147.5 | 147.3 | 147.1 | 145.8 | 144.8 | 144.3 | 144.7 | 144.1 | 144.4 | 143.9 | |
| Income decile 1 | 148.2 | 148.2 | 148 | 146.8 | 145.9 | 145.5 | 145.6 | 145.1 | 145.2 | 144.7 |
Understanding UK HCI index: all households
Calculating the aggregate cost of living across all household types throughout the United Kingdom, this index measures price experiences based on actual out-of-pocket expenditures and housing costs rather than standard basket weights. It encompasses all demographic groups, income brackets and tenure types into a single benchmark.
Reading this series requires recognising that its expenditure weights reflect average spending patterns across the entire population, which may mask divergent experiences faced by specific income brackets. Unlike standard consumer price indices that use acquisition approaches, this framework incorporates interest payments and outlays linked to maintaining a household. Analysts compare this measure against standard inflation figures to evaluate how inclusion of broader financial commitments alters the perceived inflation rate.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this index differ from standard consumer price measures?
- It reflects actual household outlays including mortgage interest and specific ownership costs omitted from standard indices.
- Does this represent every household equally?
- It provides an all-population average, meaning high-spending groups exert more influence on the final index level.
- What is the reference base period for these figures?
- The index is benchmarked against the established reference year where the average equals one hundred.