Cost of Living in Buxton
East Midlands
Town
Derbyshire, EnglandPopulation: 23,000
Average House Price
£217.2k
-25% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,856
-3% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£853/mo
-29% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,030Band D / yr
Energy£142/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£36.00/ mo
Bus Pass£66.29/ mo
House Prices in Buxton
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£217,160
Detached£338,200
Semi-detached£209,150
Terraced£158,420
Flat / Apartment£120,150
House prices in Buxton have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Buxton
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,856
Mean£42,640
Median hourly rate£18.15/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,792
Upper quartile (75th)£49,920
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-3.0%
£1,183 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Buxton
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Buxton each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £853 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £169 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £142 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £36.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £171 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £246 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £139 |
| Estimated Total | £1,790 |
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 Buxton
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£66.29
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 Buxton
- What is the average house price in Buxton?
- The average house price in Buxton is £217,160, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £338,200, while flats and apartments average £120,150. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Buxton?
- The median annual salary in Buxton is £37,856, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,183 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,792 (lower quartile) to £49,920 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Buxton?
- Average monthly rent in Buxton is £853 per month. Rents have increased by +5.5% over the past year.
- Is Buxton an affordable place to live?
- Buxton is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 27% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £853, while the median annual salary is £37,856 (approximately £3,155 per month before tax).
- How does Buxton compare to London?
- The average house price in Buxton is £217,160, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Buxton costs around 39% of London prices, making it £333,840 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £853 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Buxton?
- House prices in Buxton are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £217,160 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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