UK CPI annual rate: furnishings and household equipment
UK CPI annual rate: furnishings and household equipment stood at 0.8% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI annual rate by division | |||||||||||
| Furnishings and household equipment | 0.8 | 1 | -0.2 | -0.1 | 0.5 | -0.4 | 0.1 | -0.5 | -0.6 | -0.3 | |
| Health | 3.7 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Understanding UK CPI annual rate: furnishings and household equipment
Durable and non-durable goods utilised for domestic maintenance, small appliances, glassware, textiles, tools, and cleaning products purchased across the United Kingdom are measured by this annual rate. The collection encompasses everyday household consumables, large kitchen appliances, garden equipment, and routine domestic services operating throughout the United Kingdom. Major structural home renovations, central heating installations, and real estate management fees are excluded from this specific grouping.
Evaluating this metric involves noting the frequency of manufacturer model updates and retail promotional events that temporarily alter recorded price levels. While month-on-month figures capture short-term discounting windows, the twelve-month comparison remains the reliable standard for isolating underlying inflation trends from temporary retail sales shocks. Analysts should account for global supply chain dynamics and raw material costs when comparing these goods against service sectors across the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Are major home renovations counted here?
- No, structural building work and major installations are excluded from household equipment indices.
- Does this cover routine cleaning products?
- Yes, non-durable household goods like detergents and paper products are included.
- How do retail promotions affect the monthly figures?
- Store-wide promotional events can cause temporary downward blips in the monthly index.