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Data sources
ChartView is built on official, publicly available data. We present and visualise this data — we do not own or produce the underlying statistics.
Where the data comes from
The charts on ChartView are compiled from official UK statistics published by public institutions. For each source below we list what we use, how often it updates, and known caveats to keep in mind.
Office for National Statistics (ONS)
- What ChartView uses
- Consumer price inflation (CPI, CPIH and RPI), average weekly earnings and wage growth, the labour market (employment, unemployment and vacancies), public finances and price indices such as food and energy.
- Update frequency
- Mostly monthly statistical releases, published on a pre-announced schedule several weeks after the reference period.
- Caveats
- Recent periods are often provisional and can be revised in later releases. Index series use a fixed base year that may differ between series.
Bank of England
- What ChartView uses
- The official Bank Rate and selected interest-rate series used across the monetary policy charts.
- Update frequency
- The Bank Rate changes only when the Monetary Policy Committee decides; there are eight scheduled meetings per year, so the series is flat between decisions.
- Caveats
- A flat line means no policy change has been announced — not missing data. Historical values reflect decisions as made at the time.
NESO (National Energy System Operator)
- What ChartView uses
- Great Britain electricity generation by fuel type and grid carbon-intensity data behind the energy charts.
- Update frequency
- High-frequency operational data (typically half-hourly), aggregated for display.
- Caveats
- Covers the electricity system operated by NESO for Great Britain and is operational rather than audited national-accounts data; short-term figures can be estimated or later adjusted.
HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index
- What ChartView uses
- House price levels and growth used in the housing charts.
- Update frequency
- Monthly, but published with a longer lag than most series because property transactions take time to complete and register.
- Caveats
- The most recent months are provisional and are commonly revised upward as more completed sales are recorded. The index uses a hedonic regression model rather than a simple average price.
How we use it
We retrieve published series, standardise them into a consistent format, and render them as interactive charts. Where helpful, we add plain-English context so the numbers are easier to understand. We do not alter the underlying values. For a fuller explanation of importing, rebasing and release schedules, see our methodology.
Important disclaimer
ChartView does not own the official source data and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the organisations listed above. Trademarks and data remain the property of their respective owners.
Official statistics are sometimes revised or restated after first publication. For critical or decision-making purposes, always check the original source. See our data disclaimer for more detail.