['Epidemiological data on personality disorders, comorbidity and associated use of services are essential for health service policy.', 'To measure the prevalence and correlates of personality disorder in a representative community sample.', 'The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IVAxis II disorders was used to measure personality disorder in 626 persons aged 16-74 years in households in England, Scotland and Wales, in a two-phase survey.', 'The weighted prevalence of personality disorder was 4.4% (95% CI 2.9-6.7). Rates were highest among men, separated and unemployed participants in urban locations. High use of healthcare services was confounded by comorbid mental disorder and substance misuse. Cluster B disorders were associated with early institutional care and criminality.'] Does prevalence and correlate of personality disorder in Great Britain?