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Family Resources Survey

An annual report that provides facts and figures about the incomes and living circumstances of households and families in the UK.

Published 1 June 2010
Last updated 28 March 2019 — see all updates

• From: Department for Work and Pensions

The Family Resources Survey (FRS) is a continuous household survey which collects information on a representative sample of private households in the United Kingdom. These annual publications provide statistics and commentary on:

• income from all sources
• housing tenure
• caring needs and responsibilities
• disability
• pension participation

Find future FRS publication dates in our statistics release calendar and other DWP statistics on the Statistics at DWP page.

Please contact team.frs@dwp.gov.uk with feedback and queries.

Latest release

1. Family Resources Survey: financial year 2017/18
   • 28 March 2019
   • National Statistics

Previous releases

The FRS has been publishing annual reports since 1994. The reports for 2010 onwards are on GOV.UK and you can find the earlier statistical releases on The National Archives website.

1. Family Resources Survey: financial year 2016/17
   • 22 March 2018
   • National Statistics
2. Family Resources Survey: financial year 2015/16
   • 16 March 2017
   • National Statistics
3. Family Resources Survey: financial year 2014/15
   • 28 June 2016
   • National Statistics
4. Family Resources Survey: financial year 2013/14
   • 25 June 2015
   • National Statistics
5. Family Resources Survey: financial year 2012/13
   • 1 July 2014
   • National Statistics
6. Family Resources Survey: financial year 2011/12
   • 13 June 2013
   • National Statistics
7. Family Resources Survey: financial year 2010/11
   • 14 June 2012
   • National Statistics

Background information and guidance

Access the underlying data used to produce the statistics through the UK data archive.

FRS related statistics:

• Households below average income
• Pensioners’ incomes series
• Income-related benefits: estimates of take-up

Other related statistics:

• Income Dynamics

1. Accessing datasets: access arrangements for sensitive versions of DWP data
   • 5 July 2013
   • Guidance
2. Assessment of compliance with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics: statistics on household resources
   • 7 December 2011
   • Guidance
3. Changes to DWP Family and Household Income Statistics 2014/15: statistical notice
   • 3 May 2016
   • Official Statistics
4. Confirmation of National Statistics accreditation
   • 1 November 2012
   • Correspondence
5. DWP Family and Household Income Statistics – adjusting for inflation: statistical notice
   • 13 June 2013
   • Guidance
6. Family Resources Survey: data release and control
   • 1 December 2009
   • Guidance
7. Family Resources Survey: information for people taking part
   • 20 June 2018
   • Guidance
8. Family Resources Survey: technical note on UK income data sources
   • 21 October 2010
   • Guidance
9. Uncertainty in Family Resources Survey-based analysis
   • 20 June 2014
   • Guidance

Evaluation of the Family Resources Survey

1. Initial review of the Family Resources Survey weighting scheme
   • 20 June 2014
   • Guidance
2. Family Resources Survey: grossing methodology review and 2011 census updates
   • 20 June 2014
   • Guidance
3. Family Resources Survey – Benefit Block Pilot (WP118)
   • 1 May 2013
   • Research and analysis
4. Family Resources Survey: evaluating approaches to data linking
   • 31 May 2012
   • Official Statistics

Published 1 June 2010
Last updated 28 March 2019 + show all updates

1. 28 March 2019 Added Family Resources Survey: financial year 2017/18.
2. 22 March 2018 Added Family Resources Survey: financial year 2016/17.
3. 16 March 2017 Added Family Resources Survey: financial year 2015/16.
4. 28 June 2016 Added Family Resources Survey: financial year 2014/15.
5. 25 June 2015 Published Family Resources Survey: financial year 2013/14.
6. 25 February 2015 Added 'Family Resources Survey – Benefit Block Pilot' research.
7. 1 July 2014 Published 2012 to 2013 survey statistics.
8. 20 June 2014 Published 3 new guidance documents: Uncertainty in Family Resources Survey-based analysis; Family Resources Survey: grossing methodology review and 2011 census updates; and Initial review of the Family Resources Survey weighting scheme.
9. 3 June 2014 Published next release date for these statistics (1 July 2014).
10. 29 April 2014 Added next release date
11. 1 June 2010 First published.