Cost of Living in Bishop Auckland
North East
Town
County Durham, EnglandPopulation: 25,000
Average House Price
£174.9k
-40% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£35,976
-8% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£790/mo
-34% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,099Band D / yr
Energy£148/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£33.00/ mo
Bus Pass£62.21/ mo
House Prices in Bishop Auckland
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£174,900
Detached£315,880
Semi-detached£182,320
Terraced£121,900
Flat / Apartment£111,300
House prices in Bishop Auckland have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Bishop Auckland
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£35,976
Mean£40,198
Median hourly rate£17.12/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,442
Upper quartile (75th)£47,268
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-7.8%
£3,063 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Bishop Auckland
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Bishop Auckland each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £790 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £175 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £148 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £161 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £250 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £131 |
| Estimated Total | £1,723 |
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 Bishop Auckland
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£62.21
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.24
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£161
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Bishop Auckland
- What is the average house price in Bishop Auckland?
- The average house price in Bishop Auckland is £174,900, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £315,880, while flats and apartments average £111,300. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Bishop Auckland?
- The median annual salary in Bishop Auckland is £35,976, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £3,063 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,442 (lower quartile) to £47,268 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Bishop Auckland?
- Average monthly rent in Bishop Auckland is £790 per month. Rents have increased by +9.0% over the past year.
- Is Bishop Auckland an affordable place to live?
- Bishop Auckland is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 26% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £790, while the median annual salary is £35,976 (approximately £2,998 per month before tax).
- How does Bishop Auckland compare to London?
- The average house price in Bishop Auckland is £174,900, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Bishop Auckland costs around 32% of London prices, making it £376,100 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £790 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Bishop Auckland?
- House prices in Bishop Auckland are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £174,900 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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