Children in the south-west have suffered a hefty "pay cut": last year they pocketed £5.89, but this year it's £5.29. £7.60 The average amount that children in London receive each week (up from £7.34 in 2012), putting them ahead of every other region's youngsters, according to the Halifax. (Halifax)ħ5% save at least 25% of their pocket money. (Aviva)Ĥ2% of children keep their pocket money in a bank or building society account. (Aviva)Ħ0% The proportion of children with no desire or need to work as parents continue to support them, giving them money "as long as they need it" (3%) or until they leave home (9%). (Halifax)Ģ3% The proportion of parents who say their teenage offspring have a part-time job of some sort. Girls are generally happier about what they get, Halifax says – 56% think they get the right amount compared to 51% of boys.ģ8% The proportion of girls who think they should get more pocket money. Boys typically get £6.67 a week compared with £6.32 a week for girls, although the gap has closed slightly since last year. £6.67 v £6.32 The Halifax research appears to reveal a persistent sexism among parents, with girls once again receiving less pocket money than boys. (Halifax)ħ3% The proportion of parents who give their children pocket money. Here are some of the findings:Ĩ4% Proportion of eight- to 15-year-olds who receive weekly pocket money, up from 77% in 2012. The Halifax survey, which came up with the £6.50 figure, was based on interviews with 1,296 children aged between eight and 15, while Aviva, behind the £5.75 figure, quizzed 1,496 parents.
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