Mosaic Public Sector

The mosaic Public Sector map of the IW classifies the IW's postcode areas by predominant Mosaic Group and Type.  Over 600 data variables are used in the compilation which is 46% census data, the remaining 54% being sourced from other public and commercial regusters (see below).  The data is validated against national statistical datasets to verify accuracy and completeness and is updated annually.
Other Data used to compile the mosaic public sector map of the IW are:
  • Electoral Register
  • DVLA data
  • Companies House
  • Shareholder registers
  • Public credit data
  • Land Registry
  • Lifestyle surveys
  • Postal Address File
  • Market research
  • British Crime Survey
  • Hospital Episode Statistics
  • Sport for England
  • Plasc
  • Deprivation

IWC's Mosaic classification groups IW housholds into one of nine groups.  Generic descriptions of the groups are listed below.  A generic description of Mosaic may be found here. Notes on how accurate Mosaic is can be found here

 A map of the IW showing dominant Mosaic groups by postcode area


Last Updated: 06/10/2008 12:16:40