Gross disposable household income per head Economy

This indicator shows an estimate of the amount of money each individual within a household has available for spending or saving after they have paid taxes and received any direct benefits, in pounds, in the UK, for 1997 to 2024.

Data source: Office for National Statistics(opens in a new tab) published 19 August 2026

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Gross disposable household income per head

Average income per person (£) after taxes and direct benefits, lower tier/unitary authorities, 2024

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Gross disposable household income per head

Average income per person (£) after taxes and direct benefits, lower tier/unitary authorities, 1997 to 2024

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Gross disposable household income per head

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Gross disposable household income per head

Average income per person (£) after taxes and direct benefits, lower tier/unitary authorities, 1997 to 2024

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Interpretation

Gross disposable household income (GDHI) is the amount of money that all of the individuals in the household sector have available for spending or saving after income distribution measures (for example, taxes, social contributions and benefits) have taken effect. GDHI is a concept which is seen to reflect the 'material welfare' of the household sector.

It should be noted that regional GDHI estimates relate to totals for all individuals within the household sector for a region rather than to an average household or family unit. The household sector comprises all individuals in an economy, including people living in traditional households as well as those living in institutions such as retirement homes and prisons. The sector also includes sole trader enterprises (the self-employed).

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Gross disposable household income per head is one of 109 local indicators on the Explore local statistics service. See the full list of local indicators.