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Deprivation
Technical: Understanding Deprivation Data in the UK, and How It Connects to Postcodes, Maps, and Boundaries
Learn how UK deprivation data works, where it comes from, how it links to postcodes, and why Northern Ireland has no open postcode lookup.
Deprivation
Deprivation Update for England 2025
England’s new 2025 Deprivation Index (IoD25) updates the 2019 dataset with 2021 boundaries, refreshed data, and new national rankings across 33,755 LSOAs.
Renters
Recap: Renters Rights Bill is here
The Renters' Rights Bill has received Royal Assent, and we are now waiting for the go-live dates, which are expected to be announced soon.
Assumptions
I provide data and information that is true and complete, not speculation
I focus on real data, not predictions. My posts analyse what’s true and proven, not speculation about future budgets, policies, or market moves.
Bill
The Renters’ Rights Bill to Receive Royal Assent
The Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law, ending no-fault evictions and introducing major reforms for landlords, tenants, and private rentals.
Licensing
Understanding Selective Property Licensing Schemes
Learn how selective licensing works under the Housing Act 2004, the key legal criteria councils must meet, and what it means for landlords and tenants.
Deprivation
Source: Understanding the Deprivation Index on This Site
Deprivation - Learn how the UK Deprivation Index works, how GSS codes and postcodes link datasets, and how deprivation is measured across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Deprivation
Deprivation Index
Deprivation is something that is given a lot of attention in the UK, which is why there is an index on that exact subject. Whilst the word comes across quite negatively, for this site, it's a statistical term.
Affordability
Mortgage Affordability Calculator
I have created a simple mortgage affordability calculator. It's to give a view from someone who understands affordability, but it's not a guarantee that a mortgage will be given.
Renters’ Rights Bill: Why Tenants May End Up Worse Off
The UK’s new Renters’ Rights Bill promises to give tenants greater security by abolishing Section 21 evictions and limiting rent increases. However, landlords warn that the reforms may backfire.
EPC
EPC Data views updated
The EPC data is now more detailed, and you can use it to search for any report.