Place-based data

Definition

Place-based data refers to geographically specific information used to analyse social, economic and environmental conditions in a particular area. This can include demographic statistics, deprivation indices, health data, community infrastructure insights and more.

Also known as

Localised data, spatial data analytics

Relevance to OCSI

OCSI specialises in place-based data analysis, helping organisations understand local inequalities, improve policy targeting and allocate resources effectively. Tools like OCSI’s Local Insight leverage place-based data at the small area level to support evidence-driven decision-making.

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