Personal incomes

The personal income statistics provide insight into the average income of UK tax payers, before income tax deductions. The figures are derived from HM Revenue & Customs' annual Survey of Personal Incomes, which involves a sample of administrative data being used to estimate the income of tax payers and their tax liability. As the data use sample-based estimates, the district and unitary authorities estimates have wide confidence intervals and are, therefore, only a guide.

The lastest median total personal income estimates are for 2023/24.

Key figures

• The median personal income in Lancashire-12 (£28,100) was significantly lower than England (£29,800).

• No area in Lancashire-14 had a median income that was significantly higher than in England.

• Ribble Valley (£30,700) and Fylde (£30,400) had the highest median incomes in Lancashire-14.

• Pendle (£24,500) and Blackpool (£24,500) had the lowest median incomes in Lancashire-14.

• Compared to 2022/23, the median total personal income for Lancashire-12 rose by £1,600 in 2023/24. This was a significant increase on the previous year's figure (£26,500).

Source: Statistics about personal incomes, HM Revenue & Customs

Page updated 5 May 2026