FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently use two core sources of data - the Google Places API, which is used to provide information about nearby locations, and a hand-picked dataset derived from eight different ONS (Office for National Statistics, UK) surveys.

The specific surveys we have used can be found below. You can follow the links to find detailed information about each dataset, including specifics on methodology and variable construction.

The Google Places data is always generated in real time, and the ONS data is updated whenever new survey results come out. This can vary from survey to survey, but most are updated quarterly or annually.

We do not apply transformations to the data, our processing is limited to formatting and selection of variables. The restriction of the set of variables shown to the final user is minimal, and only seeks to avoid redundancy. At its core, our service aims to provide the user with relevant information, rather than offer analysis.