Postcode Area Blog
Featured Posts
Why your postcode may be affecting your sleep
Your postcode could be having more of an impact on your sleep than you realise, with factors like noise pollution, air quality, and even your bed itself playing a significant role in whether you wake up refreshed or ready for another coffee.
Left in the Cold: Labour's Winter Fuel Blunder
Well, it's finally happened. Labour's decided that pensioners can fend for themselves this winter—without the lifeline of winter fuel support. If you thought things couldn't get worse for our elderly, think again. This decision will hit the hardest in postcodes where the choice between heating and eating was already a grim reality.
Regional Economic Policies: The Tale of Unequal Growth Across the UK
The UK's latest business data reveals a stark economic divide between regions, with London and the South East soaring ahead while parts of the North struggle to keep pace. The "UK Business, activity, size and location, 2023" report by the Office for National Statistics highlights how regional economic policies have shaped this uneven landscape.
Noah and Olivia Top Baby Names
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the most popular baby names in England and Wales for 2022.
Later Posts
Vinyl Records and Air Fryers Spin Their Way into the 2024 Basket of Good
Chris Haycock
The ONS's latest "Basket of Goods" update highlights our love for retro tunes and healthy cooking. From nostalgic records to modern kitchen gadgets, this year's basket captures the quirky mix of old and new shaping our spending habits.
Showers drown UK retail sales - which stores suffered?
Chris Haycock
April's heavy rains soaked the UK retail sector, causing a significant sales slump and highlighting vulnerabilities to economic and environmental factors.
Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis
Chris Haycock
Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.
Death of the High Street?
Chris Haycock
The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?
Discrimination by Postcode
Chris Haycock
You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.
The Impossible Challenge of Affordability
Chris Haycock
No wonder the younger generation are getting more and more frustrated with money - new research has revealed that even with a 10% deposit, 25-34 year olds are struggling to afford even the CHEAPEST houses on the market. Is there a solution to the 'impossible challenge'?
The Redesign is Underway
Chris Haycock
Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.
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