Cost of Living in Abingdon
South East
Town
Oxfordshire, EnglandPopulation: 39,000
Average House Price
£367.6k
+27% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,978
-3% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,431/mo
+19% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,096Band D / yr
Energy£144/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£34.00/ mo
Bus Pass£76.82/ mo
House Prices in Abingdon
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£367,630
Detached£572,300
Semi-detached£363,750
Terraced£305,550
Flat / Apartment£227,950
House prices in Abingdon have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Abingdon
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,978
Mean£43,056
Median hourly rate£18.26/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,944
Upper quartile (75th)£51,060
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-2.7%
£1,061 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Abingdon
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Abingdon each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,431 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £175 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £144 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £34.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £198 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £291 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £162 |
| Estimated Total | £2,470 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Abingdon
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£76.82
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.53
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£198
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Abingdon
- What is the average house price in Abingdon?
- The average house price in Abingdon is £367,630, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £572,300, while flats and apartments average £227,950. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Abingdon?
- The median annual salary in Abingdon is £37,978, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,061 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,944 (lower quartile) to £51,060 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Abingdon?
- Average monthly rent in Abingdon is £1,431 per month. Rents have increased by +4.5% over the past year.
- Is Abingdon an affordable place to live?
- Abingdon is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 45% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,431, while the median annual salary is £37,978 (approximately £3,165 per month before tax).
- How does Abingdon compare to London?
- The average house price in Abingdon is £367,630, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Abingdon costs around 67% of London prices, making it £183,370 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,431 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Abingdon?
- House prices in Abingdon are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £367,630 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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