Cost of Living in Blyth
North East
Town
Northumberland, EnglandPopulation: 37,000
Average House Price
£151.8k
-48% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£34,551
-11% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£821/mo
-32% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,014Band D / yr
Energy£145/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£39.00/ mo
Bus Pass£66.10/ mo
House Prices in Blyth
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£151,800
Detached£274,160
Semi-detached£158,240
Terraced£105,800
Flat / Apartment£96,600
House prices in Blyth have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Blyth
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£34,551
Mean£38,606
Median hourly rate£16.44/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£23,474
Upper quartile (75th)£45,396
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-11.5%
£4,488 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Blyth
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Blyth each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £821 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £168 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £145 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £39.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £171 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £241 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £139 |
| Estimated Total | £1,757 |
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 Blyth
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£66.10
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.31
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£171
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Blyth
- What is the average house price in Blyth?
- The average house price in Blyth is £151,800, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £274,160, while flats and apartments average £96,600. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Blyth?
- The median annual salary in Blyth is £34,551, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £4,488 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £23,474 (lower quartile) to £45,396 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Blyth?
- Average monthly rent in Blyth is £821 per month. Rents have increased by +9.0% over the past year.
- Is Blyth an affordable place to live?
- Blyth is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 29% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £821, while the median annual salary is £34,551 (approximately £2,879 per month before tax).
- How does Blyth compare to London?
- The average house price in Blyth is £151,800, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Blyth costs around 28% of London prices, making it £399,200 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £821 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Blyth?
- House prices in Blyth are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £151,800 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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