Cost of Living in Ballymena
Northern Ireland
Town
County Antrim, Northern IrelandPopulation: 30,000
Average House Price
£223.4k
-23% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£36,115
-7% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£814/mo
-32% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,222Band D / yr
Energy£138/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£41.00/ mo
Bus Pass£68.14/ mo
House Prices in Ballymena
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£223,440
Detached£324,900
Semi-detached£207,480
Terraced£159,600
Flat / Apartment£134,520
House prices in Ballymena have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Ballymena
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£36,115
Mean£40,392
Median hourly rate£17.23/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,552
Upper quartile (75th)£47,520
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-7.5%
£2,924 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Ballymena
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Ballymena each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £814 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £102 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £138 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £41.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £176 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £248 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £143 |
| Estimated Total | £1,697 |
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 Ballymena
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£68.14
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.35
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£176
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Ballymena
- What is the average house price in Ballymena?
- The average house price in Ballymena is £223,440, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £324,900, while flats and apartments average £134,520. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Ballymena?
- The median annual salary in Ballymena is £36,115, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £2,924 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,552 (lower quartile) to £47,520 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Ballymena?
- Average monthly rent in Ballymena is £814 per month. Rents have increased by +4.6% over the past year.
- Is Ballymena an affordable place to live?
- Ballymena is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 27% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £814, while the median annual salary is £36,115 (approximately £3,010 per month before tax).
- How does Ballymena compare to London?
- The average house price in Ballymena is £223,440, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Ballymena costs around 41% of London prices, making it £327,560 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £814 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Ballymena?
- House prices in Ballymena are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £223,440 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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