A summary of the latest articles, tools and other publications from the Office for National Statistics over the past month |
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How exposed is your area to rising rents or mortgage payments? 2023 was a year of rising rents and mortgage payments for many, with record inflation and higher interest rates. For areas in England and Wales we have estimated what proportion of households saw rising housing costs, and how much they increased by. Almost 1 in 4 households in London are estimated to have seen rents rise in 2023, to an average of 1,939 a month. In the South East almost 1 in 6 households were affected by mortgage increases, with average monthly payments rising to 1,452. See how your area compares by exploring relative exposure scores in our new tool. |
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In case you missed it  Milestones: journeying through modern life The latest update to our Milestones series revisits the ages at which most people experience certain rites of passage like starting work, getting married and having children. It also examines how these milestones have changed over time: Young people are moving out of the family home and becoming first-time mothers later, but the age at which people are becoming outright homeowners has fallen. |
 Explore local statistics The ONS has launched a service that makes it easier for people to explore local statistics. The service pulls together 57 local indicators, across topics that include the economy, education, health and wellbeing, in one place. |
 Housing prices in your area We have transformed the way we publish house and rental prices, with a semi-automated localised report. See the latest average house prices and monthly private rental prices for your local area, and how they have changed over time. |
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What other subscribers love  Findings from the Winter COVID-19 Infection Study In November2023 ONS and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) launched theWinter COVID-19 Infection Study(Winter CIS)to gather vital data on levels of the virus in the colder months. This showed infections peaked for a two-week period from mid-December 2023, and was less prevalent in the older age groups (those aged 65 and over). An estimated 2 million people were experiencing self-reported Long Covid, and was most common among those aged 45 to 64 years, and among women. |
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