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Living Costs and Food Survey - UK
Dataset
Summary
Citation:
Office for National Statistics, released 27 October 2021, ONS SRS Metadata
Catalogue, dataset, Living Costs and Food Survey - UK,
https://doi.org/10.57906/aw0j-kg07
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Documentation
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Description:
The Livings Costs and Food Survey (LCFS) collects information on spending patterns and the cost of living that reflects household budgets across the country. The primary uses of the survey are to provide information about spending patterns for the Family Spending and Family Food publications, Consumer Price Indices and National Accounts. It contains detailed information about food consumption and nutrition. It is an important source of economic and social data for government and other research agencies. The survey is conducted throughout the year across the whole of the UK and is the most significant consumer survey undertaken in the UK. The results are essential for understanding society and planning to meet its needs.
Coverage
Spatial
Spatial Coverage:
United Kingdom
Geographical Levels:
- CAS ward
- country
- full postcode
- region
Temporal
Start Date:
01 January 2006
Latest Data:
31 March 2020
Frequency:
ANNUAL
Distribution Release Date:
27 October 2021
Provenance
Source:
Survey
Access and Governance
Usage
Condition of Access:
Standard access conditions for the use of data in the SRS
Condition of Use:
Standard conditions for the use of data in the SRS
Resource Creator:
Office for National Statistics
Access
Access Service:
- Safe Rooms, SafePods
- Assured Organisational Connectivity – office based
- Assured Organisational Connectivity – remote access
Jurisdictions:
- GB-EAW
- GB-SCT
- GB-NIR
Data Controller:
Office for National Statistics
Access Level:
Access Level 3
Format and Standards
Languages:
en
Formats:
SPSS
Origin
Name:
ONS SRS Metadata Catalogue