UK CPIH index
UK CPIH index stood at 143.4 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 1988 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 | |
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| CPIH (including owner occupiers' housing costs) | |||||||||||
| CPIH index (2015=100) | 143.4 | 142.7 | 142.3 | 142.1 | 141.8 | 140.8 | 140 | 139.4 | 139.9 | 139.4 | |
| CPIH annual rate | 3.3 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3 | 3 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
Understanding UK CPIH index
The United Kingdom Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs monitors shifts in retail prices by setting a baseline year equal to one hundred. Unlike sibling measures that strictly follow consumer spending without property overheads, this index incorporates housing costs derived from rental equivalence methods, thereby reflecting the shelter expenses incurred by owner occupiers alongside everyday purchases across the United Kingdom.
Interpreting this index requires tracking proportional shifts relative to the designated base period rather than focusing on raw points. Monthly figures capture regular retail pricing cycles, while twelve-month comparisons filter out seasonal distortions. Revisions to early estimates occur infrequently, usually stemming from methodological updates or corrections to retail sample collection rather than seasonal adjustments. Analysts comparing this index with traditional consumer price measures should account for the inclusion of housing services, which dampens or amplifies broad price movements depending on property market dynamics.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does the index value differ from the standard Consumer Prices Index?
- This measure includes owner occupiers' housing costs and council tax, which are excluded from the standard consumer price calculation.
- How should the base year of the index be interpreted?
- The base year is set to one hundred, allowing users to measure cumulative price changes from that specific period onwards.
- Are housing costs measured by actual mortgage interest payments?
- No, owner occupiers' housing costs are estimated using a rental equivalence approach that tracks equivalent rental values rather than mortgage interest.