UK HCI index: households without children
UK HCI index: households without children stood at 147.9 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) | |||||||||||
| Households without children | 147.9 | 147.7 | 147.4 | 146.1 | 145.2 | 144.7 | 145 | 144.4 | 144.7 | 144.2 | |
| All households | 147.5 | 147.3 | 147.1 | 145.8 | 144.8 | 144.3 | 144.7 | 144.1 | 144.4 | 143.9 |
Understanding UK HCI index: households without children
Measuring price changes for households without children throughout the United Kingdom, this series reflects the inflation experienced by single adults and childless couples. The underlying basket structure assigns higher expenditure weights to adult-oriented leisure, dining out, adult apparel, and smaller housing units. It diverges from family-focused indices by omitting expenses related to childcare, education, and youth-specific goods.
Reading this indicator requires focusing on twelve-month comparisons to eliminate seasonal distortions in hospitality and leisure sectors. Early estimates are subject to routine monthly revisions as price collection is finalised. Analysts should recognise that spending patterns in childless households often exhibit greater sensitivity to discretionary service pricing than to family-oriented necessities.
Three targeted questions guide users analysing this series.
Frequently asked questions
- Which households are included in the households without children category?
- Single-person and multi-adult households that do not contain dependent children or qualifying students.
- How do expenditure weights differ from households with children?
- Greater weight is allocated to adult entertainment, travel, dining, and housing configurations suited for smaller occupant numbers.
- Are pet-related expenses captured in this index?
- Pet goods and veterinary services are included across household groups based on average survey responses.