The latest figures available are based on a survey of personal incomes undertaken by HM Revenue and Customs on the 2004-05 tax year.
Women aged 60-64 Women aged 65 and over Men aged 65 and over Number 234,000 445,000 815,000 Gross income (percentage) Under £8,000 38 29 13 £8,000 to £15,000 23 26 22 Above £15,000 39 45 65