Cost of Living in Bromsgrove
West Midlands
Town
Worcestershire, EnglandPopulation: 42,000
Average House Price
£214.0k
-26% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£34,675
-11% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£828/mo
-31% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,965Band D / yr
Energy£140/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£34.00/ mo
Bus Pass£66.35/ mo
House Prices in Bromsgrove
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£214,020
Detached£352,350
Semi-detached£213,150
Terraced£160,950
Flat / Apartment£126,150
House prices in Bromsgrove have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Bromsgrove
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£34,675
Mean£38,916
Median hourly rate£16.51/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£23,552
Upper quartile (75th)£45,540
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-11.2%
£4,364 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Bromsgrove
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Bromsgrove each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £828 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £164 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £140 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £34.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £171 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £251 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £139 |
| Estimated Total | £1,762 |
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 Bromsgrove
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£66.35
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.32
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£171
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Bromsgrove
- What is the average house price in Bromsgrove?
- The average house price in Bromsgrove is £214,020, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £352,350, while flats and apartments average £126,150. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Bromsgrove?
- The median annual salary in Bromsgrove is £34,675, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £4,364 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £23,552 (lower quartile) to £45,540 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Bromsgrove?
- Average monthly rent in Bromsgrove is £828 per month. Rents have increased by +5.8% over the past year.
- Is Bromsgrove an affordable place to live?
- Bromsgrove 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 £828, while the median annual salary is £34,675 (approximately £2,890 per month before tax).
- How does Bromsgrove compare to London?
- The average house price in Bromsgrove is £214,020, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Bromsgrove costs around 39% of London prices, making it £336,980 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £828 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Bromsgrove?
- House prices in Bromsgrove are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £214,020 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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