Water UK

Household expenditure creates a context for questions about action by the government in Scotland and water regulator in England and Wales.

Average spending by UK households in 2008, excluding mortgage and related costs, was £471 a week*. Among the groups of commodities and services, the highest are transport at £63, recreation and culture (electronics, reading matter, leisure) £60, and housing (including energy and water services) £53. At a finer level, the average weekly bill for public transport is £10.50, reading £6, TV/internet subscriptions £5.80, alcohol and restaurant meals £13.20 each, water services £6.30.