Cost of Living in Burton upon Trent
West Midlands
Town
Staffordshire, EnglandPopulation: 77,000
Average House Price
£255.8k
-12% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,313
-4% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£929/mo
-23% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,195Band D / yr
Energy£148/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£41.00/ mo
Bus Pass£71.14/ mo
House Prices in Burton upon Trent
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£255,840
Detached£421,200
Semi-detached£254,800
Terraced£192,400
Flat / Apartment£150,800
House prices in Burton upon Trent have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Burton upon Trent
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,313
Mean£41,877
Median hourly rate£17.77/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,344
Upper quartile (75th)£49,005
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-4.4%
£1,726 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Burton upon Trent
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Burton upon Trent each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £929 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £183 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £148 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £41.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £184 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £259 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £150 |
| Estimated Total | £1,930 |
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 Burton upon Trent
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£71.14
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.41
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£184
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Burton upon Trent
- What is the average house price in Burton upon Trent?
- The average house price in Burton upon Trent is £255,840, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £421,200, while flats and apartments average £150,800. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Burton upon Trent?
- The median annual salary in Burton upon Trent is £37,313, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,726 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,344 (lower quartile) to £49,005 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Burton upon Trent?
- Average monthly rent in Burton upon Trent is £929 per month. Rents have increased by +4.8% over the past year.
- Is Burton upon Trent an affordable place to live?
- Burton upon Trent is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 30% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £929, while the median annual salary is £37,313 (approximately £3,109 per month before tax).
- How does Burton upon Trent compare to London?
- The average house price in Burton upon Trent is £255,840, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Burton upon Trent costs around 46% of London prices, making it £295,160 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £929 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Burton upon Trent?
- House prices in Burton upon Trent are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £255,840 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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