Cost of Living in Consett
North East
Town
County Durham, EnglandPopulation: 28,000
Average House Price
£160.1k
-45% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£36,332
-7% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£767/mo
-36% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,035Band D / yr
Energy£146/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£34.00/ mo
Bus Pass£62.86/ mo
House Prices in Consett
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£160,050
Detached£289,060
Semi-detached£166,840
Terraced£111,550
Flat / Apartment£101,850
House prices in Consett have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Consett
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£36,332
Mean£40,596
Median hourly rate£17.29/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£24,684
Upper quartile (75th)£47,736
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-6.9%
£2,707 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Consett
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Consett each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £767 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £170 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £146 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £34.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £162 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £243 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £132 |
| Estimated Total | £1,689 |
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 Consett
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£62.86
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.25
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£162
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Consett
- What is the average house price in Consett?
- The average house price in Consett is £160,050, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £289,060, while flats and apartments average £101,850. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Consett?
- The median annual salary in Consett is £36,332, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £2,707 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £24,684 (lower quartile) to £47,736 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Consett?
- Average monthly rent in Consett is £767 per month. Rents have increased by +6.0% over the past year.
- Is Consett an affordable place to live?
- Consett is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 25% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £767, while the median annual salary is £36,332 (approximately £3,028 per month before tax).
- How does Consett compare to London?
- The average house price in Consett is £160,050, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Consett costs around 29% of London prices, making it £390,950 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £767 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Consett?
- House prices in Consett are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £160,050 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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