Cost of Living in Corby
East Midlands
Town
Northamptonshire, EnglandPopulation: 73,000
Average House Price
£214.7k
-26% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,492
-4% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£948/mo
-21% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,268Band D / yr
Energy£150/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£35.00/ mo
Bus Pass£65.62/ mo
House Prices in Corby
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£214,720
Detached£334,400
Semi-detached£206,800
Terraced£156,640
Flat / Apartment£118,800
House prices in Corby have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Corby
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,492
Mean£42,230
Median hourly rate£17.97/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,544
Upper quartile (75th)£49,440
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-4.0%
£1,547 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Corby
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Corby each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £948 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £189 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £150 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £35.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £170 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £254 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £138 |
| Estimated Total | £1,919 |
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 Corby
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£65.62
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.30
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£170
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Corby
- What is the average house price in Corby?
- The average house price in Corby is £214,720, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £334,400, while flats and apartments average £118,800. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Corby?
- The median annual salary in Corby is £37,492, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,547 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,544 (lower quartile) to £49,440 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Corby?
- Average monthly rent in Corby is £948 per month. Rents have increased by +4.5% over the past year.
- Is Corby an affordable place to live?
- Corby 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 £948, while the median annual salary is £37,492 (approximately £3,124 per month before tax).
- How does Corby compare to London?
- The average house price in Corby is £214,720, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Corby costs around 39% of London prices, making it £336,280 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £948 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Corby?
- House prices in Corby are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £214,720 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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