The eligibility rates change every April. These figures are current from 06 April 2000. Most legal aid includes the liability to the statutory charge. It also ignores debts, so if you have 2,000 and owe 5,000 you are treated as having 2,000 in capital, not your true position of minus 3,000.
Capital includes jewellery, cars, collections, and expensive furniture.
If you are living with your partner, and your case is not against them, then their assets are usually brought into account. If you have recently disposed of assets to become liable for free legal advice you will be treated as if you still have it. Assuming you have passed the capital tests, then Family Credit. Income Support Jobseekers Allowance and Disability Working Allowance mean you automatically qualify. This can mean that if you get Family Credit and then take on a second job to increase your income for immigration purposes, you are still eligible whatever your income, until your family credit expires.