Errors Discovered in Experian 2008 Supply Median Household Income Information
Some discrepancies have been identified in the median household income information component of the Experian 2008 supply. Values for Scotland and Northern Ireland are considerably and consistently higher than for England and Wales.
England
Min 6,822
Max 90,148
Mean 28,765
Wales
Min 7,871
Max 53,011
Mean 23,222
Scotland
Min 32,077
Max 581,465
Mean 168,279
Northern Ireland
Min 31,760
Max 391,248
Mean 133,021
The problem has been reported to Experian, and is being investigated with a view to a resupply of any erroneous information. Users are advised not to use median household income information for Scotland and Northern Ireland until a resupply is made available. Please direct any queries about this issue to the CDU Helpdesk (census@mimas.ac.uk).
