Case Studies
Examples of how the Output Area Classification has been applied by other users across a range of application may give you ideas for your own research and analysis. If you have a study you would like included then please feel free to contact us.
Use the following links to navigate to case studies dealing with specific subject areas, or simply view all case studies.
Public Sector
These examples include both studies conducted by public sector organisations, and studies that make use of the Ouput Area Classification, an open and free geodemographic classification.
Commercial
These examples deal with case studies that are either conducted by commercial companies such as this organic seo services company and surveyors in London, research for a commercial purpose, or research which uses commercial geodemographic classifications such as Experian’s Mosaic, or CACIs Acorn.
Local Authority
Case studies that are conducted by, or particularly relevant to, local authorities.
Education
A selection of examples dealing with the analysis of education.
Policing
Case studies that deal with the analysis of crime and policing strategies using OAC.
Transport
The use of geodemographcis such as OAC for transport analysis and planning.
Academic
Instances of research involving OAC that has been performed by academic researchers, or it relevant to academic discourse.
Health
The use of geodemographics in targeting and profiling populations for the purpose of health and health care research.
Visualisation
These case studies are listed due their strength in visualising OAC, either through static maps or online websites.
