UK CPIH annual rate
UK CPIH annual rate stood at 3.3% in Aug 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 1989 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price inflation table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPIH (including owner occupiers' housing costs) | |||||||||||
| CPIH annual rate | 3.3 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3 | 3 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.5 | |
| CPIH index (2015=100) | 143.4 | 142.7 | 142.3 | 142.1 | 141.8 | 140.8 | 140 | 139.4 | 139.9 | 139.4 |
Understanding UK CPIH annual rate
Headline consumer price inflation incorporating owner occupiers' housing costs alongside standard retail goods and services across the United Kingdom is measured by this annual rate. The series extends traditional consumer price metrics by adding an estimate of the costs associated with owning, maintaining, and living in one's own home throughout the United Kingdom. Standard exclusions mirror those of baseline consumer price indices, omitting certain debt interest payments while retaining broad household consumption.
Interpreting this rate requires understanding the rental equivalence methodology used to estimate housing services for owner-occupiers, which smooths out direct house price volatility. Month-on-month changes reflect both general retail price shifts and gradual adjustments in housing rental markets, making the twelve-month comparison the primary benchmark for economic analysis. When comparing this metric with sibling inflation series, analysts should recognise that including housing costs provides a more complete picture of household cost-of-living pressures across the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- How are owner occupiers' housing costs factored into this measure?
- Rental equivalence methods are used to estimate the ongoing costs of housing services for homeowners.
- Does this series cover the entire United Kingdom?
- Yes, price collection and housing estimates span all regions of the nation.
- Why is this considered a broader measure than standard indices?
- It includes the shelter costs of owner-occupiers, which are omitted from baseline consumer price calculations.