Average weekly pocket money for children in Britain has increased by 12 pence [2].
The data highlights a persisting gender gap in children's allowances and underscores the financial pressures parents face amid rising living costs [3].
According to an analysis by the money-app GoHenry, girls receive an average of £9.89 per week [1]. The report said that boys receive more than girls, though a specific overall average for all children was not detailed in all reporting sources [1, 2].
Regional differences are also evident across the country. Parents in the East of England provide the highest amount of pocket money compared to other regions [1, 2].
GoHenry released the data to illustrate current trends in how families manage allowances. The slight increase in weekly payments comes as families navigate a broader economic environment where costs continue to climb [3, 4].
“Average weekly pocket money rose by 12 pence.”
The marginal increase in pocket money suggests that while parents are attempting to adjust allowances for inflation, the growth is not keeping pace with the broader cost-of-living crisis. The gender disparity in these payments may reflect ingrained societal patterns in how financial autonomy is granted to children.
