North-South pensions divide flagged by Portafina research

After canvassing its 15,000-strong client base around the country, the retirment specialist concluded Harpenden in Hertfordshire had the highest average pot size - £199,510 - with Tyldesley in Manchester second (£197,246) and Bexley in Kent third (£194,547). In stark contrast, the smallest average pension pots were found to be in Falmouth in Cornwall (£15,026) and Boreham in Essex (£17,834). The survey also suggests a 'North-South divide' exists even when it comes to pensions. By county, Surrey, Hertfordshire and West Sussex topped the table for average pension pot size although Manch...