
Following our previous implementation of the new Acorn methodology into the Postcode Profiler underlying dataset, the upcoming 2026 refresh will continue to utilise the new methodology within both the Postcode Profiler Report and the underlying dataset.
For further information on how Acorn works and has been developed, please see the CACI website.
Following the 2026 Refresh of the Postcode Profiler Tool, the old version of Acorn will no longer be available to access via the HEAT database or File Store. Access to new Acorn data will continue to be provided via the Postcode Profiler Report and underlying dataset.
Following the update of new Acorn data into the Postcode Profiler underlying dataset, for HEAT members with a CACI license, the new Acorn data will feed through to the following locations and fields on the database:
If you would like to understand more about Acorn data on HEAT, or have any queries regarding this update, please contact HEAT Support.