How rich is your area? Interactive map reveals average disposable income around the UK
Nottingham is the poorest borough, according to ONS data, where residents have average of £12,779 in disposable cash per year
HOUSEHOLDS have seen their disposable income go up by £1,000 in a year - but the gap between the richest and poorest households is still rising, according to new data.
The report by the Office for National Statistics looks at how much cash households have after taxes, benefits and pensions have been taken into account.
The figures, released yesterday, show that the average UK household has a disposable income of 19,106 in 2015 - up from £17,965 the year before.
For the first time the ONS has revealed a council by council breakdown of household spending power.
The interactive map highlights the vast difference in disposable income between different boroughs.
While residents of Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham have around £52,298 per person to spend, the poorest borough of Nottingham has just £12,779.
It’s no surprise that England has the biggest spending power out of the UK and London is the richest city.
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Households in Scotland had £18,315 on average - up from £17,095 the year before.
While Wales’ figure stood at £16,341, an increase of £1,039 from 2014, and Northern Ireland was up £1,268 a year on average to £15,913.
The data also shows the gap between rich and poor households is rising, despite having fallen since the financial crisis of 2008.
WHAT THE INTERACTIVE MAP REVEALS
The interactive map highlights the vast difference in disposable income between different boroughs.
ONCE you've selected your local borough it will reveal the average disposable income for your area, per person.
This is the amount of cash that is leftover once you've paid your taxes, benefits and pension payments have been taken into account.
It doesn't include money being spent on bills or other household essentials.
Matt Whittaker, chief economist at the Resolution Foundation, said: “Today’s figures show that while the gap between rich and poor households has been flat or falling since the financial crisis, inequality across different parts of the country has been rising.
“This should remind us all that when it comes to living standards, geography matters.
“Strong economic growth is desirable, but insufficient if the living standards boost it delivers is confined to London, the South East and a few other cities.
“Now, more than ever, we must prioritise strong, shared growth that reaches households in areas throughout Britain.”
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