Press Office

Data, comment and resources for journalists and researchers

Get in touch

We welcome all media enquiries - whether you're looking for comment on cost of living trends, want to quote our analysis in an article, or need data for a story.

We can provide:

  • Expert comment on UK cost of living, housing affordability, and regional economic trends
  • Bespoke data analysis from our dataset covering 360+ UK local authorities
  • High-resolution graphics and maps for publication
  • Fact-checking support for housing and cost of living stories

To get in touch, email [email protected]. We aim to respond to all press enquiries within 24 hours, and can often turn around data requests the same day.

Using our data and analysis

You're welcome to cite, quote and share LiveWhere's data and analysis in your articles, reports, broadcasts and social media. We just ask that you:

  • Credit LiveWhere as the source (e.g. "According to LiveWhere" or "Data from LiveWhere")
  • Include a follow link (not nofollow) back to livewhere.co.uk or the specific page you're referencing
  • Don't misrepresent the data - if you're unsure about interpretation, get in touch and we'll help

If you'd like to reproduce our maps, charts or graphics, please contact us first at [email protected] so we can provide high-resolution versions and ensure proper attribution.

About our data

LiveWhere uses official government data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), HM Land Registry, Ofgem, DLUHC, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, and other public bodies. All data is published under the Open Government Licence.

Our analysis covers 360+ local authorities across England, Scotland and Wales, including rent, earnings, house prices, council tax, energy costs, water costs, and crime rates.

For full details on our methodology and data sources, see our about page.

Editorial policy

  • LiveWhere presents official government data. We do not provide financial advice, property recommendations, or budgeting guidance.
  • Area figures trace back to named publications from the ONS, HM Land Registry, Ofgem, DLUHC, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government, or other official bodies, apart from the standard allowances for groceries, transport and childcare. We do not use crowdsourced data or user submissions.
  • Where data has known limitations (for example, Scottish rent data being at Broad Rental Market Area level rather than local authority level), we note this on the relevant pages and in our methodology.
  • We do not accept payment for editorial content or rankings placement. No area profile, guide, or ranking position on the site is influenced by commercial relationships.
  • If we make an error, we correct it. If you believe any figure on the site is incorrect, please email [email protected] with the page URL and the figure in question, and we will investigate.

LiveWhere in the media

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