Stat-Xplore: Other
Data Type:Administrative
Stat-Xplore provides aggregate data on DWP benefits recieved for range of geographic areas, in some cases down to the level of Census Output Areas. In addition to Housing Benefits and Benefit Cap (covered separately), data include: New National Insurance Number (NINO) registrations; Personal Independence Payments (PIP); benefits sanctions; and Universal Credit.
Time
There are a number of datasets within Stat-Xplore which vary slightly in terms of their start dates.
Dataset Quality
Some lag time issues depending on reporting frequency
DWP admin systems
Dataset Access and Use
Registering (free) with the site provides greater access to the datasets and enables production of downloadable data tables and charts.
Supportive. API now in place for automated downloads.
Geography
Coverage: GB
Units: Census Output Area
Smallest geography varies between benefits. Cells subject to random adjustment, and small values suppressed.
Resources
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| https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/ |