Cost of Living in Bury
North West
Town
Greater Manchester, EnglandPopulation: 192,000
Average House Price
£184.4k
-36% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,930
-3% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£954/mo
-21% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,101Band D / yr
Energy£148/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£32.00/ mo
Bus Pass£64.98/ mo
House Prices in Bury
0.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£184,450
Detached£323,000
Semi-detached£185,300
Terraced£131,750
Flat / Apartment£119,000
House prices in Bury have increased by 0.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Bury
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,930
Mean£42,700
Median hourly rate£18.10/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,900
Upper quartile (75th)£50,000
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-2.8%
£1,109 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Bury
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Bury each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £954 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £175 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £148 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £32.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £168 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £251 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £137 |
| Estimated Total | £1,900 |
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 Bury
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£64.98
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.29
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£168
Compare Bury with Another Location
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Bury
- What is the average house price in Bury?
- The average house price in Bury is £184,450, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £323,000, while flats and apartments average £119,000. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Bury?
- The median annual salary in Bury is £37,930, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,109 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,900 (lower quartile) to £50,000 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Bury?
- Average monthly rent in Bury is £954 per month. Rents have increased by +6.2% over the past year.
- Is Bury an affordable place to live?
- Bury can be a stretch for those on median earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 30% of the median monthly income, which exceeds the 30% affordability guideline. The average monthly rent is £954, while the median annual salary is £37,930 (approximately £3,161 per month before tax).
- How does Bury compare to London?
- The average house price in Bury is £184,450, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Bury costs around 33% of London prices, making it £366,550 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £954 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Bury?
- House prices in Bury are currently rising, with a 0.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £184,450 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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