Cost of Living in Accrington
North West
Town
Lancashire, EnglandPopulation: 36,000
Average House Price
£214.8k
-26% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£39,447
+1% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£810/mo
-33% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,936Band D / yr
Energy£143/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£36.00/ mo
Bus Pass£67.72/ mo
House Prices in Accrington
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£214,830
Detached£376,200
Semi-detached£215,820
Terraced£153,450
Flat / Apartment£138,600
House prices in Accrington have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Accrington
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£39,447
Mean£44,408
Median hourly rate£18.82/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,936
Upper quartile (75th)£52,000
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+1.0%
£408 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Accrington
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Accrington each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £810 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £161 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £143 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £36.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £175 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £251 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £142 |
| Estimated Total | £1,752 |
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 Accrington
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£67.72
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.34
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£175
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Accrington
- What is the average house price in Accrington?
- The average house price in Accrington is £214,830, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £376,200, while flats and apartments average £138,600. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Accrington?
- The median annual salary in Accrington is £39,447, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £408 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £26,936 (lower quartile) to £52,000 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Accrington?
- Average monthly rent in Accrington is £810 per month. Rents have increased by +6.2% over the past year.
- Is Accrington an affordable place to live?
- Accrington is generally considered affordable. Rent accounts for approximately 25% of the median monthly income, which is below the 30% threshold commonly used as a benchmark for housing affordability. The average monthly rent is £810, while the median annual salary is £39,447 (approximately £3,287 per month before tax).
- How does Accrington compare to London?
- The average house price in Accrington is £214,830, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Accrington costs around 39% of London prices, making it £336,170 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £810 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Accrington?
- House prices in Accrington are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £214,830 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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