Estimates of UK regional gross disposable household income (GDHI) at current prices for ITL1, ITL2 and ITL3 regions.

Estimates of annual household income for the four income types for Middle layer Super Output Areas, or local areas, in England and Wales.

In 2023/24, the top twenty percent of earners in the United Kingdom had an average household disposable income of over******* British pounds, compared with ****** for the bottom twenty percent.

Key information about UK Household Income per Capita

• United Kingdom Annual Household Income per Capita reached 37,446.677 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous value of 36,745.996 USD in Dec 2023.
• UK Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1996 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 45,885.613 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 59,408.574 USD in Dec 2007 and a record low of 28,903.635 USD in Dec 1996.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of UK grew 0.200 % YoY in Oct 2025.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from annual Average Household Income and Average Household Size and converts it into USD. Office for National Statistics provides Household Income in local currency and Average Household Size. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

In 2023/24 the mean disposable income per household in the United Kingdom was ****** British pounds, while the median disposable income for households was ****** pounds

Average UK household incomes taxes and benefits by household type, tenure status, household characteristics and long-term trends in income inequality.

In 2022/23 the median annual household disposable income in the United Kingdom amounted to approximately ****** British pounds. Between 1994/95 and 2007/08 the average household disposable income showed year-on-year increases, but after this point, income levels began to stagnate and even decline in some years. Although average household disposable resumed a steady growth pattern between 2012/13 and 2016/17, it has fluctuated in more recent years, and declined in the most recent two years. Economic shocks and disposable income The steady growth of disposable income from 1994 to 2008 reflected the generally healthy UK economy in that period. After the global financial crisis, however, the UK economy was plunged into a deep recession that is mirrored by a decline in disposable income. Although there was a period of recovery between 2013 and 2016, the UK economy has suffered a series of economic shocks since that point. The Brexit Referendum of 2016, and the subsequent economic and political fallout, was followed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and in more recent years by the Inflation Crisis and Ukraine War. Living costs putting UK households under pressure Between January and April 2022, the share of people reporting an increase in their living costs compared with the previous month rose from ** percent to ** percent. This corresponded with significant price increases at that time, with CPI inflation surging from *** percent in February 2021 to a **-year-high of **** percent by October 2022. Although inflation did gradually start to decline in the following months, it wasn't until July 2023 that wages caught up with inflation. The surge in energy and food prices that caused this high inflation, was devastating for UK households, leading to the worst Cost of Living Crisis for decades.

Annual estimates of UK regional gross disposable household income (GDHI) for local authorities by International Territorial Level (ITL) region.

Disposable Income United Kingdom is available at Postal Code Sector level and refers to an individual or household's net income once taxes and other employer deductions are taken into account. In other words, it is the amount of money an individual has for spending on essential and non-essential goods and services.

In 2024, the highest median amount of disposable income was among those aged 25 to 34 year-olds, at 43,552 pounds, with the highest mean income among those aged between 55 and 65.

Official statistics showing annual estimates of NUTS3 regional Gross Value Added (GVA) and Gross disposable household Income (GDHI). Tables show estimates of total GVA, GVA per head, GVA per head index, Gross disposable household Income (GDHI) and GDHI per head at current basic prices. Gross Value Added (GVA) (Income Approach) estimates at current prices for the years since 1997 for the 12 regions and countries of the UK plus Extra-Regio (NUTS1). Data available at NUTS1 (eg London), NUTS2 (eg Inner London), and NUTS3 level (eg Inner London - West). Gross disposable household income (GDHI) is the amount of money that households have available for spending or saving, hence ‘disposable income’. This is the money left after expenditure associated with income e.g. taxes and social contributions, property ownership and provision for future pension income. It is produced and published at current basic prices and is made up of a number of components. GDHI is comprised of the sum of two balances, the balances of primary and secondary incomes. The balance of primary incomes is mainly employment income, self-employment income, rental income and income from deposits and investments, less interest paid. The balance of secondary incomes is mainly income from benefits, pensions and insurance claims less income tax, council tax, pension contributions and insurance premia. The NUTS2 and 3 boundaries were changed from 1st January 2015. For London, the former NUTS3 areas are now the NUTS2 areas, and the new NUTS3 areas comprise smaller groups of local authorities. A range of Regional Economic Indicators are available on the ONS website. Relevant links: http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/regional-accounts/regional-gross-value-added--income-approach-/index.html http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/taxonomy/index.html?nscl=Regional+GVA

Disposable Personal Income in the United Kingdom increased to 443916 GBP Million in the second quarter of 2025 from 442635 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - United Kingdom Households Disposable Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Households in the bottom decile in the United Kingdom earned, on average, ****** British pounds per year in 2023/24, compared with the top decile which earned around ******* pounds per year.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the the household distribution across 16 income brackets among four distinct age groups in England: Under 25 years, 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and over 65 years. The dataset highlights the variation in household income, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different age categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• Upon closer examination of the distribution of households among age brackets, it reveals that there are 22(2.02%) households where the householder is under 25 years old, 374(34.34%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years, 410(37.65%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years, and 283(25.99%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
• In England, the age group of 45 to 64 years stands out with both the highest median income and the maximum share of households. This alignment suggests a financially stable demographic, indicating an established community with stable careers and higher incomes.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income brackets:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $124,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Income: This column showcases 16 income brackets ranging from Under $10,000 to $200,000+ ( As mentioned above).
• Under 25 years: The count of households led by a head of household under 25 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 25 to 44 years: The count of households led by a head of household 25 to 44 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 45 to 64 years: The count of households led by a head of household 45 to 64 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 65 years and over: The count of households led by a head of household 65 years and over old with income within a specified income bracket.

Good to know

Margin of Error

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for England median household income by age. You can refer the same here

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