Cost of Living in Dudley
West Midlands
Town
West Midlands, EnglandPopulation: 322,000
Average House Price
£280.4k
-3% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£41,082
+5% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£911/mo
-24% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,986Band D / yr
Energy£140/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£41.00/ mo
Bus Pass£71.14/ mo
House Prices in Dudley
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£280,440
Detached£461,700
Semi-detached£279,300
Terraced£210,900
Flat / Apartment£165,300
House prices in Dudley have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Dudley
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£41,082
Mean£46,107
Median hourly rate£19.57/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£27,904
Upper quartile (75th)£53,955
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+5.2%
£2,043 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Dudley
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Dudley each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £911 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £166 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £140 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £41.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £184 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £254 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £150 |
| Estimated Total | £1,880 |
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 Dudley
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£71.14
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.41
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£184
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Dudley
- What is the average house price in Dudley?
- The average house price in Dudley is £280,440, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £461,700, while flats and apartments average £165,300. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Dudley?
- The median annual salary in Dudley is £41,082, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £2,043 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £27,904 (lower quartile) to £53,955 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Dudley?
- Average monthly rent in Dudley is £911 per month. Rents have increased by +6.8% over the past year.
- Is Dudley an affordable place to live?
- Dudley 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 £911, while the median annual salary is £41,082 (approximately £3,424 per month before tax).
- How does Dudley compare to London?
- The average house price in Dudley is £280,440, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Dudley costs around 51% of London prices, making it £270,560 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £911 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Dudley?
- House prices in Dudley are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £280,440 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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