Summary of request

The Gini coefficient is a measure of inequality which has been calculated for England and Wales rather than the UK as a whole. Based on disposable income (following income tax and benefits), and is equivalised to take into account that a larger household would need the more money to live the same lifestyle as a household with fewer people.

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This file was updated on 27 February 2019 to correct a labelling error and the dates in the title.