Cost of Living in Coleraine
Northern Ireland
Town
County Londonderry, Northern IrelandPopulation: 25,000
Average House Price
£182.3k
-37% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£35,750
-8% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£945/mo
-21% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,310Band D / yr
Energy£143/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£40.00/ mo
Bus Pass£67.49/ mo
House Prices in Coleraine
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£182,280
Detached£265,050
Semi-detached£169,260
Terraced£130,200
Flat / Apartment£109,740
House prices in Coleraine have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Coleraine
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£35,750
Mean£39,984
Median hourly rate£17.05/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,304
Upper quartile (75th)£47,040
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-8.4%
£3,289 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Coleraine
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Coleraine each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £945 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £109 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £143 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £40.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £174 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £246 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £142 |
| Estimated Total | £1,834 |
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 Coleraine
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£67.49
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.34
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£174
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Coleraine
- What is the average house price in Coleraine?
- The average house price in Coleraine is £182,280, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £265,050, while flats and apartments average £109,740. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Coleraine?
- The median annual salary in Coleraine is £35,750, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £3,289 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,304 (lower quartile) to £47,040 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Coleraine?
- Average monthly rent in Coleraine is £945 per month. Rents have increased by +3.6% over the past year.
- Is Coleraine an affordable place to live?
- Coleraine can be a stretch for those on median earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 32% of the median monthly income, which exceeds the 30% affordability guideline. The average monthly rent is £945, while the median annual salary is £35,750 (approximately £2,979 per month before tax).
- How does Coleraine compare to London?
- The average house price in Coleraine is £182,280, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Coleraine costs around 33% of London prices, making it £368,720 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £945 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Coleraine?
- House prices in Coleraine are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £182,280 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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