Cost of Living in Burnley
North West
Town
Lancashire, EnglandPopulation: 92,000
Average House Price
£212.7k
-27% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£39,068
+0% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£801/mo
-33% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,916Band D / yr
Energy£142/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£35.00/ mo
Bus Pass£67.03/ mo
House Prices in Burnley
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£212,660
Detached£372,400
Semi-detached£213,640
Terraced£151,900
Flat / Apartment£137,200
House prices in Burnley have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Burnley
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£39,068
Mean£43,981
Median hourly rate£18.64/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£26,677
Upper quartile (75th)£51,500
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+0.1%
£29.00 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Burnley
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Burnley each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £801 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £160 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £142 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £173 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £249 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £141 |
| Estimated Total | £1,735 |
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 Burnley
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£67.03
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.33
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£173
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Burnley
- What is the average house price in Burnley?
- The average house price in Burnley is £212,660, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £372,400, while flats and apartments average £137,200. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Burnley?
- The median annual salary in Burnley is £39,068, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £29.00 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £26,677 (lower quartile) to £51,500 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Burnley?
- Average monthly rent in Burnley is £801 per month. Rents have increased by +5.2% over the past year.
- Is Burnley an affordable place to live?
- Burnley 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 £801, while the median annual salary is £39,068 (approximately £3,256 per month before tax).
- How does Burnley compare to London?
- The average house price in Burnley is £212,660, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Burnley costs around 39% of London prices, making it £338,340 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £801 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Burnley?
- House prices in Burnley are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £212,660 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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